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Dei judicium

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Saxon) Trial by ordeal.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

See Judicium Dei. DEJACI0N. In Spanish Law. A general term applicable to the surrender of his property to his creditors by an insolvent. The renunciation of an inheritance. The release of a mortgage upon payment, and the abandonment of the property insured to the insurer.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The judgment of God. The old Saxon trial by ordeal, so called because it was thought to be an appeal to God for the justice of a cause, and it was believed that the decision was according to the will and pleasure of Divine Providence. Wharton.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Thejudgment of God. The old Saxon trial by ordeal, so called because it was thonght to be an appeal to God for the justice of a cause, and it was believed thal the decision was according to the will and pleasure of Divine Providence. Wharton.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. The judgment of God. The Saxon trial by ordeal. See Judicium Dei.