Oversamessa
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old English law. A forfeiture for contempt or neglect in not pursuing a malefactor. 3 Inst. 116.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A fine for contempt or for an escape.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. A forfeiture for contempt or neglect in not pursuing a malefactor. 3 Inst. 116.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law, A forfeiture for contempt or neglect in not pursuing a malefactor. 3 Inst. 116.