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Durante bene placito

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

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

During good pleasure.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

During good pleasure. The ancient tenure of English judges was durante bene placito. 1 Bl. Comm. 267, 342.

Defined under Durante in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

During good pleasure. The ancient tenure of English judges was durante bene piacite. 1 Bl, Comm. 267, 342.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat During good pleasure. The tenure by which the judges in the superior courts in England formerly held their commissions. 1 Bl. Com. 267, 342. 2 Steph. Com, 492. DURANTE MINORE^TATE. L.Lat. During minority. 2 Bl. Com. 603. 6 Co. 29, 30. See Administration. Words taken from the old form of letters of administration. 6 Co. ub. sup.