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Of the goods or property. A term of the civil law; distinguished from in bonis, as being descriptive of or applicable to property not in actual possession. Calvin. … [Read more...] about EX BONIS

In French law. The withdrawal of a cause from the cognizance of an inferior court, and bringing it before another court or judge. In some respects this process resembles the proceedings upon certiorari. … [Read more...] about EVOCATION

Latin meaning With official authority or literally "From the chair". Originally applied to the decisions of the popes from their cathedra, or chair. Hence, authoritative; having the weight of authority. … [Read more...] about EX CATHEDRA

(L. Fr. Ewe water.) In old English law. Toll paid for water passage, The same as aquage. Tomlins. … [Read more...] about EWAGE

Latin: By title. … [Read more...] about EX CAUSA