Definition of Decies Tantum

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Decies tantum
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A proceeding to recover ten times the amount received against a bribed juror.

  • Decies Tantum
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    (Ten times as much.) The name of an ancient writ that was used against a juror who had taken a bribe in money for his verdict. The injured party could thus recover ten times the nmount of the bribe.