Libellus
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
Lat. In the civillaw.
A little book
Libellus suppleax, a petition, especially to the emperor, all petitions to whom must be in writing. Libellum rescribere, to mark on such petition the answer to it. Zébellum agere, to assist or counsel the emperor in regard to such petitions. Zibellus accusaiorius, an information and accusation of acrime. Libellus divortii, a writing of divorcement. Libellus rerum, an inventory.
Calvin.
Litbellus or oratio consultoria, & Message by which emperors laid matters befora the senate. Id. A writing in which are contained the names of the plaintiff (actor) and defendant, (revs,) the thing sought, the right relied upon, and name of the tribunal before which the action is brought.
Calvin.
In feudallaw. An instrument of alienation or conveyance, as of a fief, ora part of it.