Instrumenta
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Unsealed writings as evidence.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat That kind of evidenœ which consists of writings not under scat; as court-rolls, accounts, and the like. 3 Co. Litt 487.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
That kind of evidence which consists of writings not under seal; as court-rolls, accounts, and the like. 8 Co. Litt. 487.