Witnessing Part
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 a deed or other formal instrument, that part which comes after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually commences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or refers to the consideration, and concludes •with the operative words and parcels, if any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there are two witnessing parts. 1 Dav. Prec. Conv. 63 et seq.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which comes after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually com. mences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or refers to the consideration, and concludes with the operative words and parcels, lf any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there are two witnessing parte. 1 Dav. Prec. Conv. 63, et seq.; Sweet