Pressing To Death
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
See "Peine Forte et Dure." PREST (and afterwards PRIST) (Law Fr.; from Lat. paratus). -. In Old Pleading and Practice. Ready. Prest averrer, ready to prove. Y. B. P. 11 Hen. VI. 8; Y. B. M. 12 Hen. VI. 13, Prest de prover. Britt. c. 22. A formal word at the conclusion of pleas and replications, expressive of a tender and acceptance of issue. Prest, etc., was a mere common form. See Y. B. 8 Edw. III.- 20; Y. B. T. 8 Edw.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
See Peinb Forte et Dure.