Latin, meaning The burden of the proof lies upon him who affirms not he who denies. … [Read more...] about EI INCUMBIT PROBATIO QUI DICIT NON QUI NEGAT
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EFFRACTOR
One who breaks through; one who commits a burglary. … [Read more...] about EFFRACTOR
EIA, OR EY
An island. Cowell. … [Read more...] about EIA, OR EY
EFFUSIO SANGUINIS
In. old English law. The shedding of blood; the mulct fine, wite, or penalty imposed for the shedding of blood, which the king granted to many lords of manors. Cowell; Tomlins. See BLOODWIT. … [Read more...] about EFFUSIO SANGUINIS
EIGNE
Fr. Eldest; eldest born. The term is of common occurrence in the old books. Thus, bastard eigne means an illegitimate son whose parents afterwards marry and have a second son for lawful issue, the latter being called mulier puisne, (after born.) Eigne is probably a corrupt form of the French "airad." 2 Bl. Comm. 248; Litt. … [Read more...] about EIGNE