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

    Costs and expenses of a litigation.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    The expenses which have been incurred or disbursements made, in connection with a contract, suit or business transaction. Spoken of an action, it is said that the term includes more than what falls under the technical description of "costs."