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To copy the rude draft of an instrument in a fair, large hand. To write out, in a large, fair hand, on parchment. In old criminal law. To buy up so much of a commodity on the market as to obtain a monopoly and sell again at a forced price. … [Read more...] about ENGROSS

In canon law. An examination of witnesses, taken down in writing, by or before an authorized judge, for the purpose of gathering testimony to be used on a trial. … [Read more...] about ENQUETE, OR ENQUEST

One who engrosses or writes on parchment in a large, fair hand. One who purchases large quantities of any commodity in order to acquire a monopoly, and to sell them again at high prices. … [Read more...] about ENGROSSER

In French law. Registration. A formality which consists in inscribing on a register, specially kept for the purpose by the government a summary analysis of certain deeds and documents. At the same time that such analysis is inscribed upon the register, the clerk places upon the deed a memorandum indicating the date upon which it was registered, and at the side of such … [Read more...] about ENREGISTREMENT

In English law. The getting into one's possession, or buying up, large quantities of corn, or other dead victuals, with intent to sell them again. The total engrossing of any other commodity, with intent to sell it at an unreasonable price. 4 Bl. Comm. 158, 159. This was a misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment Steph. Crim. Law, 95. Now repealed by 7 & 8 Vict. c. … [Read more...] about ENGROSSING