Est ascavoir

Itis to be understood or known; “it is to-wit.” Litt. §§ 9, 45, 46, 57,59. A very common expression in Littleton, especially at the commencement of a section; and, according to Lord Coke, “it ever teacheth us some rule of law, or general or sure leading point.” Co. Litt. 16. Est autem jus publicum et privaturn, quod ex naturalibus preceptis aut gentium, aut civilibus est collectum; et quod in jure secripto jus appellatur, id in lege Anglis rectum esse dicitur. Public and private law is that which is collected from natural precepts, on the one hand of nations, on the other of citizens; and that which in the civil law is called “jus,” that, in the law of England, is said to be right. Co. Litt. 553. Est autem vis legem simulans. Violence may also put on the mask of law. Est ipsorum legislatorum tanquam viva vox. The voice of the legislators themselves is like the living voice; that is, the language of a statule is to be understood and interpreted like ordinary spoken languages. 10 Coke, 1048. Est quiddam perfectius in rebus lieitis. Hob. 159. There is something more perfect in things allowed.

Fr. [L^i. sciendum est^ It is to be understood or known; "it is to wit." Liu, sect. 9, 45, 46, 57, 59. A very common expression in Littleton, especially at the commencement of a section; and according to Lord Coke, "it ever teacheth us some rule of law, or general or sure leading point." Co, Lilt, 16. It seems to be directly derived from the setendum est (q. v.) of the civil law.