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In Roman law. A decree of the praetor by means of which, in certain cases determined by the edict, he himself directly commanded what should be done or omitted, particularly in causes involving the right of possession or a quasi possession. In the modern civil law, interdicts are regarded precisely the same as actions, though they give rise to a summary proceeding::' Mackeld. … [Read more...] about INTERDICT

Among the illiterate or unlearned. … [Read more...] about INTER RUSTICOS

eccles. law. An ecclesiastical censure, by which divine services are prohibited either to particular persons or particular places. These tyrannical edicts, issued by ecclesiastical powers, have never been in force in the United States. … [Read more...] about INTERDICT OR INTERDICTION

Latin term for amongst themselves or between them. … [Read more...] about INTER SE

In French law. Every person who, on account of insanity, has become incapable of controlling his own interests, can be put under the control of a guardian, who shall administer his affairs with the same effect as he might himself. Such a person is said to be "interdit," and his status is described as "interdiction." Arg. Fr. Merc Law, 562. In the civil law. A judicial decree, … [Read more...] about INTERDICTION