To do homage or fealty to the sovereign by a bishop when be is invested with the regalia. … [Read more...] about REGALIA FACERE
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REFUDIUM
Latin: In Roman law. A breaking off of the contract of espousals, or of a marriage intended to be solemnized. Sometimes translated "divorce;" but this was not the proper sense. Dig. 50, 16, 191. … [Read more...] about REFUDIUM
REGALITY
A territorial jurisdiction in Scotland conferred by the crown. The lands were said to be given in liberam regali-tatem, and the persons receiving the right were termed "lords of regality." Bell. … [Read more...] about REGALITY
REFERENDARIUS
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
REFERENDARY
In Saxon law. A master of requests; an officer to whom petitions to the king were referred. Spelman. … [Read more...] about REFERENDARY