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Amparo

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A sort of temporary patent to protect a claimant of land pending issue of title papers. See 1 Tex. 790.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Spanish-American law. A document issued to a claimant of land as a protection to him, until a survey can be ordered, and the title of possession issued by an authorized commissioner. Trimble v. Smither's Admit, 1 Tex. 790.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Spanish-American law. A document issued toa claimant of land asa protection to him, until a survey ean be or- ‘dered, and the title of possession issued by gn authorized commissioner. 1 Tex. 790.