Lat. In Roman law. To allow [one] to have [possession.] This phrase denoted the duty of the seller of property to allow the purchaser to have the possession and enjoyment. For a breach of this duty, an actio ex empto might be maintained. … [Read more...]
H. T.
An abbreviation for hoo titulo, this title, under this title; used in references to books. … [Read more...]
HABERJECTS
A cloth of a mixed color. Magna Charta, c. 26. … [Read more...]
H. V.
An abbreviation for hoc verbo or hoc voce, this word, under this word; used in references to dictionaries and other works alphabetically arranged. … [Read more...]
HABE, OR HAVE
Lat. A form of the salutatory expression "Ave" (hail,) in the titles of the constitutions of the Theodoslan and Justinianean Codes. Calvin; Spelman. … [Read more...]