Contra Omnes Gentes
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Against all people; formal words in old covenants of warranty. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 14, § 11. CONTRA PACEM (Lat. against the peace).
In pleading. An allegation in an action of trespass or ejectment that the actions therein complained of were against the peace of the king. Such an allegation was formerly necessary, but has become a mere matter of form, and not traversable. 4 Term R. 503; 1 Chit. PL 375; Archb. Civ. PI. 169. See "Trespass."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Against all people. Formal words in old covenants of warranty. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 14, § 11.
Defined under Contra in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Against all people. Formal words in old covenants of warranty. Fleta, Jib. 3, ¢. 14, § 11.