In the civil law. An overseer; an inspector. A municipal officer who had the charge and oversight of the bread and other provisions which served the citizens for their daily food. Vicat. In medieval history. A bishop; a bishop of the Christian church. Episcopus puerorum. It was an old custom that upon certain feasts some lay person should plait his hair, and put on the … [Read more...] about EPISCOPUS
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EO INSTANTE
Lat. At that instant; at the very or same instant; immediately. 1 Bl. Comm. 196, 249; 2 Bl. Comm. 168; Co. Litt. 298a; 1 Coke. 138. … [Read more...] about EO INSTANTE
EPISTLES
civil law. The name given to a species of rescript. Epistles were the answers given by the prince, when magistrates submitted to him a question of law. Vicle Rescripts. … [Read more...] about EPISTLES
EO INTUITU
Lat. With or in that view; with that intent or object. Hale, Anal. … [Read more...] about EO INTUITU
EPISTOLA
A letter; a charter; an instrument in writing for conveyance of lands or assurance of contracts. Calvin; Spelman. … [Read more...] about EPISTOLA