Ex certa scientia
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Of certain knowledge.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Of certain or sure knowledge. These words were anciently used in patents, and imported full knowledge of the subject-matter on the part of the king. See 1 Coke, 40b.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Ofcertain or sure knowledge. These words were anciently used in patents, and imported full knowledge of the subject-matter on the part of the king. See 1 Coke, 406. M
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. Of certain or sure knowledge. Formal words anciently used in letters patent, implying that the king had full knowledge and understanding of the matter. 1 Co. 40 b; Alton Wood'* s case. 1 Mann. Or. db Scott, 518, arg. See Ex gratia speeiali, <fec.