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Hilary Term

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. A term of court, beginning on the 11th and ending on the 31st day of January in each year.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An English term of court from January 11th to 31st, inclusive.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In English Law. A terra of court, beginning on the 11th and ending on the 31st of January in each year. Superseded (1875) by Hilary Sittings, which begin January 11th and end on the Wednesday before Easter. See Term.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. A term of court, begining on the 11th and ending on the 31st of January in each year. Superseded (1875) by Hilary sittings, which begin January 11th, and end on the Wednesday before Easter.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

One of the four annual terms of the English courts of common law, beginning formerly on January 23d and ending on February 12th, but now beginning on the 11th and ending on t!he 81st of January.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. A term of court, beginning on the 11th and ending on the 31st of January in each year. Superseded (1875) by Hilary sittings, which begin January 11th, and end on the Wednesday before Easter.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

In England, 31st of January.