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Appares

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

apares, 1. In the canon lau). Peers or compeers; equals; associates. \ In ecclesiastical law. A summoner; one who cites offenders to appear and serves the process of the court.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Apares, Lat. [quasi adpares, from ad, U>, and pares, equals.] In cmnon law. Peers, or compeers, {compares;) equals, associates. Spelman.