Consisting of five parts; divided into five parts. … [Read more...] about QUINQUEPARTITE
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Latin: Because; whereas; inasmuch as. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition pleadings. Because. This word is considered a term of affirmation. It is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment. … [Read more...] about QUIA
QUIA DATUM EST NOBIS INTELLIGI
Because it is given to us to understand Formal words in old writs, … [Read more...] about QUIA DATUM EST NOBIS INTELLIGI
QUIA EMPTORES
"Because the purchasers" The title of the statute of Westminster" (18 Edw. I. c 1.) This statute took from the tenants of common lords the feudal liberty they claimed of disposing of part of their lands to hold of themselves, and, instead of it, gave them a general liberty to sell all or any part, to hold of the next superior lord, which they could not have done before without … [Read more...] about QUIA EMPTORES
QUIA ERRONICE EMANAVIT
Because it issued erroneously, or through mistake. A term in old English practice. Tel. 83. … [Read more...] about QUIA ERRONICE EMANAVIT