Devant
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Devaunt, Devent. L. Fr. Before, jyevantleroy en son place; before the king in his place, (i. e. in his own court.) Heg. Orig. 17 b, note. Devaunt nos justices; before our justices. Britt. c.
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