Exceptio dilatoria
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A dilatory exception ; called also "temporalis," (temporary ;) one which defeated the action for a time, (quæ ad tempus nooet,) and created delay, (et temporis dilationem tribuit;) such as an agreement not to sue within a certain time, as five years. Inst. 4, 13, 10. See Dig. 44, 1, 3.
Defined under Exceptio in Black's Law Dictionary.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat.
In the civil law. A dilatory exception; called also temporalis, (temporary;) one which defeated the action for a time, {gum ad ternjms nocet,) and created delay, {et temporit dilationem tribuit); such as an agreement not to sue within a certain time, as five years. Inst. 4. 13. 10. See Big. 44. 1. 3.
In the common law. A dilatory plea. Bract, fol. 240, 399 b, 421 b. See DHatory plea,