A name formerly given to a sheriff's deputy, or to a constable, or other officer whose duty it Is to arrest persons. He was a sort of serjeant The word is not now in use as an official designation. Minshew. … [Read more...] about CATCHPOLL
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CASTRENSIS
In the Roman law. Relating to the camp or military service. Castrense peculium, a portion of property which a son acquired in war, or from his connection with the camp. Dig. 49, 17. … [Read more...] about CASTRENSIS
CASUS OMISSUS
An omitted case. 2. When a statute or an instrument of writing undertakes to foresee and to provide for certain contingencies, and through mistake, or some other cause, a case remains to be provided for, it is said to be a casus omissus. For example, when a statute provides for the descent of intestates estates, and omits a case, the estate descends as it did before the … [Read more...] about CASUS OMISSUS
CATER COUSIN
(From Fr. Quatre cousin.) A cousin In the fourth degree; hence any distant or remote relative. … [Read more...] about CATER COUSIN
CASTRUM
Latin: In Roman law. A camp. In old English law. A castle. Bract. fol. 69 &. A castle, including a manor. 4 Coke, 88. … [Read more...] about CASTRUM