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Melius inquirendum

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writ ordering a further investigation.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

To he better inquired into.

In old English law. The name of a writ commanding a further inquiry respecting a matter; as, after an imperfect inquisition in proceedings in outlawry, to have a new inquest as to the value of lands.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

To be better inquired into.

In old English law. The name of a writ commanding a further inquiry respecting a matter; as, after an imperfect inquisition in proceedings in outlawry, to have a new inquest as to the value of lands.

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

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

I. A writ directing the sheriff to make further inquiry as to the lands, etc. of a outlawed or