Communis Opinio
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Common opinion; general professional opinion. Co. Litt. 186a.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Common opinion; general professional opinion. According to Lord Coke, (who places it on the footing of observance or usage,) common opinion is good authority in law. Co. Litt. 186a.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. Common opinion; general professional opinion. According to Lord Coke, common opinion is good authority inlaw. Co. Litt. 186 a. See Acom Hiaiii •bserramia mod est rccedendnm. But this rule has in modem times been questioned, or much qualified. Lord Ellenborough, C. J., S M. d; S. 396, 397. Lord Denman, C. J., 0' Connell v. Reg. (Leahy's ed. 28.) Gibson, C. J., 4 Penn. St. R. 13, 28.