An officer who has the custody or keeping of a registry or register. This word is used in England; "register" is more common in America. Registrar general. In English law. An officer appointed by the crown under the great seal, to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superintendence of the whole system of registration … [Read more...]

Lat. The queen. … [Read more...]

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...]

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

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...]