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Simplex

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

Black's Law Dictionary

Lat Simple; single; pure; unqualified.

Simplex beneficium. In ecclesiastical law. A minor dignity in a cathedral or eollegiate church, or any other ecclesiastical benefice, as distinguished from a cure of souls. It may therefore be held with any parochial cure, without coming under the prohibitions against pluralities. Wharton.

Simplex dictum. In old English practice. Simple averment; mere assertion without proof.

Simplex justitiari-us. In old records. Simple justice. A name sometimes given to a puisne justice. Cowell.

Simplex loquela. In old English practice. Simple speech; the mere declaration or plaint of a plaintiff.-

Simplex obligatio. A single obligation ; a bond without a condition. 2 Bl. Comm. 340.

Simplex peregrinatio. In old English law. Simple pilgrimage. Fleta, 1. 4, c. 2, § 2.