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seems to be an abbreviation of "jura regalia," royal rights, or those rights which a king has by virtue of his prerogative. Hence owners of counties palatine Were formerly said to have "jura regalia" In their counties as fully as the king in his palace. 1 Bl. Comm. 117. The term is sometimes used in the same sense in the Spanish law. See Hart v. Burnett, 15 Cal. … [Read more...] about REGALIA

The act of a witness who consults his documents, memoranda, or books, to bring more distinctly to his recollection the details of past events or transactions, concerning which he is testifying. … [Read more...] about REFRESHING THE MEMORY

To do homage or fealty to the sovereign by a bishop when be is invested with the regalia. … [Read more...] about REGALIA FACERE

(A) contracts. An agreement to submit to certain arbitrators, matters in dispute between two or more parties, for their decision, and judgment. The persons to whom such matters are referred are sometimes called referees. (B) mercantile law. A direction or request by a party who asks a credit to the person from whom he expects it, to call on some other person named in order to … [Read more...] about REFERENCE

An officer by whom the order of causes was laid before the Roman emperor, the desires of petitioners made known, and answers returned to them. Vicat Voc. Jur.; Calvin. … [Read more...] about REFERENDARIUS