In old English law. Ingress; entry The relief paid by an heir to the lord was sometimes so called. Cowell. … [Read more...]
INHIBITION
In ecclesiastical law. A writ issuing from a superior ecclesiastical court, forbidding an inferior judge to proceed further in a cause pending before him. In this sense it is closely analogous to the writ of prohibition at common law. Also the command of a bishop or ecclesiastical judge that a clergyman shall cease from taking any duty. In Scotch law. A species of diligence or … [Read more...]
INGROSSATOR
An engrosser. In grossator magni rotuli, engrosser of the great roll; afterwards called "clerk of the pipe." Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...]
INHOC
In old records. A nook or corner of a. common or fallow field, inclosed and cultivated. Kennett, Par. Antiq. 297, 298; Cowell. … [Read more...]
INGROSSING
The act of making a fair and perfect copy of any document from a rough draft of it, in order that It may be executed or put to its final purpose. … [Read more...]