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Extirpare

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

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

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In old English law. To extirpate or root out; to destroy utterly, or from the foundation.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat.

In old English law. To extirpate or root out; to destroy utterly, or from the foundation. Applied in old writs to the destruction or demolition of houses. Unam aulam — quatuor cameras — unam coquinam — extirpaverunt, &c.; they extirpated or entirely destroyed one hall, four chambers, one kitchen, &c. Reg. Jud. 13. Id. 68 b.