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A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
The notice taken by a grand jury of any offense, from their own knowledge or observation, without a bill of indictment: in a more general sense, an indictment, or an inquisition of office. A producing or tendering, as of a bill of exchange for acceptance, or a bill or a promissory note for payment