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Appent

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

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

apent, appente, appient, L Jr. Belongs; it belongs. Appent al Tisconte receyyer plegges: it belongs to the sheriff to take pledges.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Apent. L. Fr. [from appender, to belong to.] It belongs. Appent al visconte receyver plegges; it belongs to the sheriff to take pledges. Britt. c. 46. Que appent a son office; which belongs to his office. Stat. Westm. 1, c. 24. *^