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REGISTRARIUS

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An ancient name given to a notary. In England this name is confined to designate the officer of some court, the records or archives of which are in his custody. … [Read more...]

REGIO ASSENSU

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A writ whereby the sovereign gives his assent to the election of a bishop. Reg. Orig. 294 … [Read more...]

REGISTRATION

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Recording; inserting in an official register; the act of making a list, catalogue, schedule, or register, particularly of an official character, or of making entries therein. In re Supervisors of Election (C. C.) 1 Fed. 1. Registration of stock. In the practice of corporations this consists in recording in the official books of the company the name and address of the holder of … [Read more...]

REGISTER

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(A) evidence. A book containing a record of facts as they occur, kept by public authority; a register of births, marriages and burials. 2. Although not originally intended for the purposes of evidence, public registers are in general admissible to prove the facts to which they relate. (B) common law. The certificate of registry granted to the person or persons entitled thereto, … [Read more...]

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