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A tax formerly paid in boroughs and corporations towards the support of the community, which is called "scot and lot." … [Read more...] about ESCOT

In old law. A cutting off the branches or boughs of trees. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about ESBRANCATURA

In Spanish law. An officer, resembling a notary in French law, who has authority, to set down in writing, and verify by his attestation, transactions and contracts between private persons, and also judicial acts and proceedings. … [Read more...] about ESCRIBANO

In the civil law. To be divided. Judicium familial erciscundce, a suit for the partition of an inheritance. Inst 4, 17, 4. An ancient phrase derived from the Twelve Tables. Calvin. … [Read more...] about ERCISCUNDUS

A small document that lists and corrects errors in a prior published book or document. … [Read more...] about ERRATA