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Defined in 6 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The execution or service of a writ.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old practice. The service of a writ Townsh. PI. 48.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In old law. The service of a writ
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inold practice. The service of a writ. Townsh. Pl. 43.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
I. The service of a vrrit.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat.
In old practice. The service of a writ. Towns. PL 43. EXPENDlfORS.
In old English law. Persons who disbursed or expended monies collected by tax, particularly for the repairs of sewers.* Cowell.