Dean And Chapter
Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In ecclesiastical law. The council of a bishop, to assist him with their advice in the religious and also in the temporal affairs of the see. 3 Coke, 75; 1 Bl. Comm. 382; Co. Litt. 103, 300; Termes de la Ley; 2 Burn, Ecc. Law, 120.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In Ecclesiastical Law. The council of a bishop, to assist him 1 Ilia. Com. 382; Co. Litt 103, 300; 2 de la Ley; 2 Burn, Cool. Law 120.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In ecclesiastical law. The council of a bishop, to assist him with their advice in the religious and also in the temporal affairs of the see. 3 Coke, 75; 1 Bl. Comm. 382; Co. Litt. 108, 300.
Defined under Dean in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In ecclesiastical law. The council of a bishop, to assist him with their advice in the relizious and also in tho temporal affairs of the see. 38 Coke, 75; 1 Bl. Comm. 882; Co. Litt. 108, 300.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
\L.Lsit. decanus et capitulum.'] In English ecclesiastical law. A spiritual corporation constituting the council of a bishop, to assist him with their advice in affairs of religion; and also in the temporal concerns of his see. 1 Bl. Com. 382. 3 Co. 74, 75. Co, Litt, 103, 400. 3 Steph, Com. 67. 1 Wooddes, Lect. 182. Spelman, YOU. Decanus, Wharton. Dean and chapter now supply the place of prior and convent. 3 Co, 74.