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Scriptum

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writing.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat. A writing; something written. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 60, § 25.

Scriptum indentatum. A writing indented ; an indenture or deed.

Scriptum obligatorium. A writing obligatory. The technical name of a band in old pleadings. Any writing under seal.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I In old English law. A writing; a thing written. Scripturn indentatum: a writing indented; an indenture or deed. Scripturn obligatorium: a writing obligatory; a bond; a writing under seal.