ADDICTIO

In the Roman law. The giving up to a creditor of his debtor’s person by a magistrate; also the transfer of the debtor’s goods to one who assumes his liabilities. Additio probat minoritatem. An addition [to a name] proves or shows minority or inferiority. 4 Inst. 80; Wing. Max. 211, max. 60. This maxim is applied by Lord Coke to courts, and terms of law; mmorttas being understood in the sense of difference, inferiority, or qualification. Thus, the style of the king’s bench is coram rege, and the style of the court of chancery is coram domino rege tn cancel lario; the addition showing the difference. 4 Inst. 80. By the word “fee” is intended fee aimple, fee tail not being intended by it, unless there be added to it the addition of the word “tail.” 2 Bl. Comm. 106; Litt.