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Quadrans

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A quarter part.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In Roman law. The fourth part; the quarter of any number, measure, or quantity. Hence an heir to the fourth part of the inheritance was called "hæres ex quadrante." Also a Roman coin, being the fourth part of an as, equal in value to an English' half-penny.

In old English law. A farthing; a fourth part or quarter of a penny.