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Streighten

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 the old books. To narrow or restrict. "The habendum should not streighten the devise." 1 Leon. 58. STREPITUS (Law Lat.) In old records. Estrepement or strip; a species of waste or destruction of property. Spelman.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the old books. To narrow or restrict. "The habendum should not streighten the devlse." 1 Leon. 58.