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This is a book preserved in the English court of chancery, in which were entered, from time to time, all forms of writs once issued. 2. It was first printed and published in the reign of Henry VIII. This book is still in authority, as containing, in general, an accurate transcript of the forms of all writs as then framed, and as they ought still to be framed in modern practice. … [Read more...] about REGISTER OF WRITS

A royal professor or reader of lectures founded in the English universities by the king. Henry VIII. founded in each of the universities five professorships, viz., of divinity, Greek, Hebrew, law, and physic. Cowell. … [Read more...] about REGIUS PROFESSOR

An officer authorized by law to keep a record called a register or registry; as the register for the probate of wills. … [Read more...] about REGISTER OR REGISTRAR

In Spanish colonial law A written instruction given by a competent authority, without the observance of any peculiar form. Schm. Civil Law, Introd. 93, note. … [Read more...] about REGLAMENTO

Entered or recorded in some official register or record or list Registered bond. The bonds of the United States government (and of many municipal and private corporations) are either registered or ''coupon bonds." In the case of a registered bond, the name of the owner or lawful holder is entered in a register or record, and it is not negotiable or transferable except by an … [Read more...] about REGISTERED