Portmote
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old English law. A court held in ports or haven towns, and sometimes in inland towns also. Cowell; Blount. PORTORIA (Lat.)
In civil law. Duties paid in ports on merchandise. Code, 4. 61. 3.. Taxes levied in old times at city gates; P0RT8ALES. Auctions were anciently so called, because they took place in ports.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An ancient court held in certain English seaports.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. A court held in ports or haven towns, and sometimes in inland towns alse. Cowell; Blount.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In old English law. A court held in ports or haven towns, and sometimes also in inland towns.