Ratihabition
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
contracts,— confirmation, approbation of a contract; ratification. Vin. Ab. h. t.; maine -ve) SHED, RA pleadings. In indictments for rape, this technical word must be introduced, for ne other word, nor any circumlocution will answer the purpose. The defendant should be charged with having “‘felontously ravtshed” the pros ecutrix, or woman mentioned in the indictment.
Bac. Ac. Indictment, G 1; Com. Dig. Indictment, G 6; Hawk. B. 2, c. 25, s. 56; Cro. C. C. 37; 1 Hale, 628; 2 Hale, 184; Co. Litt. 484, n. p.; 2 Inst. 180; 1 East, P.C.447.: