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Annulus

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In old English law. A ring; the ring of a door. Per haspam vel annutum hostii exterioris; by the hasp or ring of the outer door. Fleta, llb. 3, c. 15, § 5.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I.

In old English law. A ring; the ring of a door.

In feudal and ecclesiastical law. Annulus et baculus: ring and staff; symbols used in feudal and ecclesiastical investitures. ""

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat.

In old English law. A ring; the ring ofadoor. Per huspam vel annulum hostii extertoris; by the hasp or ring of the outer door. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 15, § 5.