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ESCRITURA

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In Spanish law. A written instrument. Every deed that is made by the hand of a public escribano, or notary of a corporation or council (concejo,) or sealed with the seal of the king or other authorized parsons. White, New Recop. b. 3, tit. 7, c. 5. … [Read more...]

ESCALDARE

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To scald. It is said that to scald hogs was one of the ancient tenures in serjeanty. Wharton. … [Read more...]

ESCAMBIO

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In old English law. A writ of exchange. A license in the shape of a writ, formerly granted to an English merchant to draw a bill of exchange on another in foreign parts. Reg. Orig. 194. … [Read more...]

ESCAMBIUM

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An old English law term, signifying exchange. … [Read more...]

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