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Common day

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

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The period between one midnight and the next.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English practice. An ordinary day in court. Cowell; Termes de la Ley.

Defined under Day in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English practice, An ordinary day in court. Cowell; Termes de la Ley. several creditors. Ir regard to these credit ors, he is their common dcebtor, and by this term is distinguished in the proceedings that take place in the competition. Teil.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

[L. Lat. dies communis.] In old English practice. An ordinary day in court. Stat. 13 Ric. II. st. 1, c. 17. Such as Octabis Michaelis, (the octave of St. Michael,) Quindena Paschae, (the quinzaine of Easter,) &c. Stat. 51 Hen. III. st. 2 & 3. Cowell. Termes de la ley. See Dies communis.