In the civil law. Authority. In old European law. A diploma, or royal charter. A word frequently used by Gregory of Tours and later writers. Spel man. Anctoritates philosophorum, medico ram, et poetarnm, sunt in causis alle gandse et tenendse. The opinions of philosophers, physicians, and poets are to be alleged and received in causes. Co. Litt 264. na. Catching at words is unworthy of a judge. Hob. 343. Audi alteram partem. Hear the other side; hear both sides. No man should be condemned unheard. Broom, Max. 113. See LB.2P. p. 106.