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Expressum

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

expressa, I Express; expressed; pressly or distinctly mentioned. Expressum that which is expressed makes that which is, supersedes it, or controls its effect].

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Expressa. Lat. [from eseprimere, to express.] Express; expressed. A thing or word expressly or distinctly mentioned. Bract, fol. 18. Bzpreaaam facit caaaara tacltaoi. That which is expressed makes that which is implied to cease; [that is, supersedes it, or controls its effect?] Thus, an implied covenant in a deed is m all cases controlled by an express covenant. 4 Co. 80. Broom's Max. 278. So, in other cases than those of instruments under seal, it is a general rule that parol evidence is inadmissible to show terms upon which the instrument is silent; or, in other words, where there is ui express contract between parties, none can be implied. Id, 281, and cases cited ibid. 2 Steph. Com. 112.