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Quarteroon

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

One who has had one of his grandparents of the black or African race. QUARTO DIE POST (Lat. fourth day after). Appearance day, which is the fourth day inclusive from the return of the writ; and if the person summoned appears on that day, it is sufficient. On this day, also, the court begins to sit for despatch of business. These three days were originally given as an indulgence. 3 Bl. Comm. 278; Tidd, New Prac. 134. But this practice is now altered. 15 & 16 Vict. c. 76.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Same as Quarterone.