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.