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Devastaverunt

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

They have wasted.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

They have wasted. A term applied in old English law to waste by executors and administrators, and to the process issued against them therefor. Cowell. See Devastavit.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

They have wasted. A term applied in old English law to wiste by executors and administrators, and to the process issued ayainst them therefor. Cowell. see Devas Tavit.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. (pi. of devastavit, q. v.) They have wasted. A term applied in old English law, to waste by executors and administrators, and to the process issued against them therefor. Cowell. See Devastavit.