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Latin: Nothing. Often contracted to "nil." The word standing alone is the name of an abbreviated form of return to a writ made by a sheriff or constable, the fuller form of which would be "nihil est" or ''nihil habet," according to circumstances. Nihil capiat per breve. In practice. That he take nothing by his writ. The form of judgment against the plaintiff in an action, … [Read more...] about NIHIL

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An order of men in several countries to whom privileges are granted at the expense of the rest of the people. 2. The constitution of the United States provides that no state shall grant any title of nobility; and no person can become a citizen of the United States until he has renounced all titles of nobility. The Federalist, No. 84; 2 Story, Laws U. S. 851. 3. There is not in … [Read more...] about NOBILITY

practice. That he take nothing by his writ. This is the judgment against the plaintiff in an action, either in bar or in abatement. When the plaintiff has commenced his proceedings by bill, the judgment is nihil capiat per billam. Co. Litt. 363. … [Read more...] about NIHIL CAPIAT PER BREVE

The name of a plea in an action on an award, by which the defendant traverses the allegation that an award was made. … [Read more...] about NO AWARD