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Cesset executio

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An order directing a stay of execution.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

(Let execution stay.)

In practice. A stay of execution; or an order for such stay; the entry of such stay on record. 2 Tidd, Pr. 1104.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

(Let execution stay.} In practice. A stay of execution; or an order for such stay; the entry of such stay on record. 2 Tidd, Pr. 1104.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. (Let execution stay.)

In practice. A stay of execution; or an order for such stay; tbe entry of such stay on record. 2 Tidd's Pt. 1104. 3 Wooddez, Led. 8.