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Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Scotch law. A deed attaching a qualification or condition to the ternis of a conveyance or other instrument. This deed is used when particular circumstances render it necessary to express in a separate form the limitations or qualifications of a right. Bell. The instrument is equivalent to a declaration of trust in English conveyancing.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Scotch law. A deed attaching a qualification or condition to the terms of a conveyance or other instrument. This deed is used when particular circumstances render it necessary to express in a separate form the limitations or qualifications of a right. Bell. The instrument is equivalent to a declaration of trust in English conveyancing.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In Scotch law and conveyancing. An instrument equivalent to a declaration of trust in English conveyancing. A deed which, in conjunction with an absolute disposition, constitutes a trust. WTiar ton's Lex. 1 Karms' Fquity, 108.