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Rege inconsulto

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Stimson (1881)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writ to stay proceedings which might affect the king's interests, until he could be advised.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

An ancient writ burials. issued from the sovereign to the judges not In England, where there is a state church, to proceed in a cause which may prejudice which has authority to legislate with respect the crown, until advised. Jenk. Cent. 97. to parish records, parish records are by law

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In English law. A writ issued from the sever-eign to the judges, not to proceed in a cause which may prejudice the crown, until advised. Jenk. Cent. 07.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

I. (The King not advised.) A writ directing judges not to proceed in a cause which might prejudice the King's interests, without advising him thereof.