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Mercatorum Alienigenorum

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A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English law. A writ against the goods of aliens found within this kingdom, in recompense of goods taken from a denizen in a foreign country, after denial of restitution. Reg. Orig. 129. The ancient civilians called it "clarigatio," but by the moderns it is termed "reprisalia."