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Fr. A count or earl. In the ancient French law, the comte was an officer having jurisdiction over a particular district or territory, with functions partly military and partly judicial. … [Read more...] about COMTE

Lat. We have granted. A term used in conveyances, the effect of which was to create a joint covenant on the part of the grantors. … [Read more...] about CONCESSIMUS

In old English law. A party accounting. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 71, 17. … [Read more...] about COMPOTARIUS

In Scotch law. An accounting party. … [Read more...] about COMPTER

Referring to (1) multiple or several items, and/or (2) an addition which makes something worse, e.g. a compound crime or compound fracture. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition v. To compromise; to effect a composition with a creditor; to obtain discharge from a debt by the payment of a smaller sum. … [Read more...] about COMPOUND