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Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

A separate and distinct part of an instrument or writing comprising two or more particulars; one of several things presented as connected or forming a whole. Carter v. Railroad Co., 126 N. C. 437, 36 S. E. 14; Wetzell v. Dinsmore, 4 Daly (N. Y.) 195 In English ecclesiastical law. A complaint exhibited in the ecclesiastical court by way of libel. The different parts of a libel, responsive allegation, or counter allegation in the ecclesiastical courts.

3 Bl. Comm. 109.

In Scotch practice. A subject or mat; ter; competent matter. "Article of dlttay."

1 Broun, 62.

A "point of dittay."

1 Swinti 128, 129.