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Continentia

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old English practice. Continuance or connection. Applied to the proceedings in a cause. Bracton, fol. 362b. Countenance. Pleta, lib. 1, c. 48, § 2.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English practice, Co.ntinuance or connection. Applied to the proceedings in a cause. Bract, fol. 362b.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

i. t In old English law. Continuance or connexion;; countenance, v. Contenementum.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Inold English prac tice. Continuanee or connection. Applied to the proceedings in a cause. Bract. fol, 8625.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [from cantinere, to hold together.] In old English practice. Continuance or connexion. Applied to the proceedings in a cause. Bract, fol. 362 b.