(A) Engl. law. A relief was an incident to every feudal tenure, by way of fine or composition with the lord for taking up the estate which was lapsed or fallen in by the death of the last tenant. At one time the amount was arbitrary; but afterwards the relief of a knight's fee became fixed at one hundred shillings. 2 Bl. Com. 65. (B) practice. That assistance which a court of … [Read more...]

Words used to announce the payment of a debt or a judgment and the release of the debtor or defendant by the creditor or plaintiff without further liability. … [Read more...]

Also commonly abbreviated as released ROR, when a person is released at a bail hearing upon their pledge to return to appear and answer in court at a later date, without the imposition of bail. … [Read more...]

When a judge allows a criminal suspect to be released without bail. This exception is typically for those who represent no flight risk and have limited, if any, prior problems with the law. This is commonly abbreviated as OR or ROR. … [Read more...]

The person to whom a release is made. … [Read more...]