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Ne exeat regno

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A ne exeat in England. See Ne exeat.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In English practice. A writ which issues to restrain a person from leaving the kingdom. It was formerly used for political purposes, but is now only resorted to in equity when the defendant is about to leave the kingdom; it is only in cases where the intention of the party to leave can be shown that the writ is granted.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat.

In English practice. A writ which issues to restrain a person from leaving the kingdom. It was forant is about to leave the kingdom; it is only in eases where the intenticn of the party to leave can be shown that the writ is granted.