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Secta quae scripto nititur a scripto variari non debet

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A suit which is founded upon a writing ought not to vary from the writing.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Jenk. Cent. 65. A suit Which is based upon a writing ought not to vary from the writing.