Latin: In English law. A writ issued from the sovereign to the judges, pot to proceed in a cause which may prejudice the crown, until advised. Jenk. Cent 97. … [Read more...]
REFUTANTIA
In old records An acquittance or acknowledgment of renouncing all future claim. Cowell. … [Read more...]
REGENCY
Rule; government; kingship. The man or body of men Intrusted with the vicarious government of a kingdom during the minority, absence, Insanity, or other disability of the king. … [Read more...]
REG. GEN.
An abbreviation of "Reglia Generalia," a general rule, (of court) … [Read more...]
REGENT
A governor or ruler. One who vicariously administers the government of a. kingdom, in the name of the king, during the latter's minority or other disability; A master, governor, director,. or superintendent of a public institution, particularly a college or university. Regia dignita est indivisibilis, et quselibet alia derivativa dignita est similiter indivisibilis. 4 Inst. … [Read more...]