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Decree Dative

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

In Scotch law. The order of a court of probate appointing an administrator.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Scotch) A decree appointing one as executor not nominated in the will.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Scotch law. An order of a probate court appointing an administrator.

Defined under Decree in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Scotch law. An order of a probate court appointing an administrator.