Defeat
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
To prevent, frustrate or circumvent ; as in the phrase "hinder, delay or defeat creditors." Co.leman v. Walker, 3 Mete, (Ky.) 65, 77 Am. Dec. 163; Walker v. Sayers, 5 Bush (Ky.) 581. To overcome or prevail against in any contest ; as in speaking of the "defeated party" in an action at law. Wood v. Bailey, 21 Wall. 642, 22 L. Ed. 689; Goff v. Wilburn (Ky.) 79 S. W. 233. To annul, undo, or terminate; as, a title or estate. See Defeasible.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
See DEFEASANCE.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Defeasance; Condition. ' [2 Bl. Com. 327. = [Butman v. James, 34 Miim. 550 (1885), Berry, J.; 4 Kck. 353. ' Flagg V. Mann, 2 Sumn. 540 C1837), Story, J. ' See 21 Ala. 9; 3 Mich. 483; 7 Watts, 261, 401; 13 Mass. 443; 40 Me. 381; 43 id. 206; 14 Wend. 63; 17 S. & E. 70; 2 Washb. B. P. 489. ^ 2 Kent, 1424 Butman v. James, 34 Minn. 550 (1886). « See Penn. Act 8 June, 1881; Mich. E. S. 261; Mmn.