Definition of Chapitre

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

    A summary of matters to be inquired of by, or presented before, justices in eyre, justices of assize, or justices of the peace; articles delivered orally or in writing by the justice to the inquest. —Wharton.

  • Chapitre
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A summary of matters to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, justices of assise or of the peace, in their sessions. Also articles delivered by the justice in his charge to the inquest Brit. c. iih