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Tout temps prist

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Always ready.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Fr. Always ready. The emphatic words of the old plea of tender; the defendant alleging that he has always been ready, and still is ready, to discharge the debt. 3 Bl. Comm. 303; 2 Salk. 622.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

pleading. These old French words signify always ready. The name of a plea to an action where the defendant alleges that he has always been ready to perform what is demanded ef him; and he adds that he is still ready, uncore prist,(q. v-) 3 Bi. Com. 303; 20 Vin. Ab. 306; Com. Dig. Pleader, 2 Y 5.