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Rebellion

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

COMMISSION OF.

In old English practice. A writ issuing out of chancery to compel the defendant to appear.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

COMMISSION OF. In Old English Practice. A writ issuing out of chancery to compel the defendant to appear. REB0UTER. To repel or bar. The action of the heir by the warranty of his ancestor is called to rehut or repel.