Induciæ
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In international law. A truce; a suspension of hostilities; an agree ment during war to abstain fora time from warlike ucts.; In old maritime law. A periad of twenty days after the safe arrival of a vessel under bottomry, to dispuse of the cargo, and raise the money to pay the creditor, with interest. In old English practice. Delay or indulgence allowed a party to an action; further time to appear in a cause. Bract. fol.
3526; Fleta, lib. 4, c. 5, § 8.
In Scotch practice. Time allowed for the performance of an act. Time to appear toa citation. Time to collect evidence or prepare a defense.