Abneptis
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Lat. In the civil law. A great great granddaughter.
Inst. 3. 6. 2. ABOI4ITION.
In old practice. A destroying, or putting an end to an action or prosecution. Leave given to a criminal accuser to desist from further prosecution.
Stat. 25 Hen. VIII c. 21. Cowell.
Answering to the entry of a nolle prosequi in modem practice.