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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

[L. Fr. criour.l An officer of a court, whose duty is to make proclamation of the opening and adjournment of the court; to call parties, jurors and witnesses in causes; to assist in the admmistration of oaths, and to perform other incidental services.