Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    The return of a writ; a formal attestation of a matter of fact.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In Scotch practice. This is the assurance given to a party of the course to be followed in case he does not appear or obey the order of the court.