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A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889

A Dictionary of Law

Always; ever. » Miller v. United States, 11 Wall. 296 (1870), Strong, J. 2 The Segunda, 10 Wheat. 32B (1826), Story, J. ' Lotteries, 1 6 Op. Att-Gen, 5 (1878), " « Greene v. Pacific Mutual Ins. Co., 9 Allen, 222 (1864), Bigelow, C. J. ° F. sembler^ to seem: L. aimilis, like.

Semper paratus

Always ready. In common-law practice, a plea that the defendant always has been and slill is ready to do what is demanded of him. Following a tender by the debtor and a refusal by the breditor, will at least save the costs of the suit to the defendant. In French, tout temps prist.'

See Tender, 2.