Originalia
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Englishlaw. Transcripts sent to the remembrancer’s office in the exchequer out of the chancery, distinguished from recorda, which contain the judgments and pleadings in actions tried before the barons, Origine propria neminem posse voluntate sua eximi manifestum est. Itis evident that no one is able of his own pleasure, to do away with his proper origin, Code 10, 38, 4; Broom, Max. 77. Origo rei inspici debet. The origin of a thing ought to be regarded. (Co, Litt. 2480.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
Engl. law. The transcripts and other documents sent to the office of the treasurer-remembrancer in the exchequer, are called by this name to distinguish them from recorda, which contain the judgments of the barons.