Devant
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
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A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
devaunt, devent, I fr. Before. Devant le roy en son place: before the king in his placa Devaunt nos justices: before our justices. Devant ses henres: before this time; heretofora
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Devaunt, Devent. L. Fr. Before, jyevantleroy en son place; before the king in his place, (i. e. in his own court.) Heg. Orig. 17 b, note. Devaunt nos justices; before our justices. Britt. c. 45.