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Latin: In old English Jaw. Recovery; restitution by the sentence … [Read more...] about RECUPERATIO

A writ which lay at common law, where a man had right of advowson of a church, and, the parson dying, a stranger had presented. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 30. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE ADVOCATIONE ECCLESIAE

In French law. Recapture. Emerig. Tralte des Assur. c. 12, I 23. … [Read more...] about RECOUSSE

A writ of right of dower, which lay for a widow who had received part of her dower, and demanded the residue, against the heir of the husband or his guardian. Abolished. See 23 & 24 Vict, c. 126, S 26. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE DOTE

1. To recoup, to once again be in possession of that which has been lost. 2. To become healthy or return to a normal condition after an illness or abnormal condition. 3. To receive an award as compensation pursuant to a lawsuit or settlement. … [Read more...] about RECOVER