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Relaxation

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

In old Scotch practice. Letters passing the signet (q. v.) by which a debtor was relaxed (released) from the horn; that is, from personal diligence. Bell, Diet. See "Horning."

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old Scotch practice. Letters passing the signet by which a debtor was relaxed [released] from the horn; that is, from personal diligence. Bell.