Compertorium
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
(Civil Law) A judicial inquest by delegates or commissioners to find out and relate the truth of a cause.—Wharton.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I. I.
In old English law. A judicial inquest by delegates or commissioners, to find out and relate the truth of a cause.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In the civil law. A judicial inquest made by delegates or commissioners to find out and relate the truth of a cause.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from comperire, to discover.] In the civil law. A judicial inquest made by delegates or commissioners, to find out and relate the truth of a cause. Kennett's Par. Ant. 575. Cowell.