Billa vera
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
(A true bill) In old practice. The indorsement anciently made on a bili of indictment by a grand jury, when they found it sufficiently sustained by evidence. 4 Bl. Comm. 306.
Defined under Billa in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
(A true bill.)
In old practice. The indorsement anciently made on a bill of indictment by a grand jury, when they found it sufficiently sustained by evidence. 4 Bi. Comm. 306.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
practice. When the proceedings of the courts were recorded in latin, and the grand jury found a bill of indictment to be supported by the evidence, they endorsed onit billa vera; now they endorse in plain English “a true bill.”