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RECTUM

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Latin: Right ; also a trial or accusation. Bract; Cowell. Rectum esse. To be right in court Rectum rogare. To ask for right; to petition, the judge to do right. Rectum, stare ad.' To stand trial or abide by the sentence of the court. … [Read more...] about RECTUM

RECTITUDO

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Latin: Right or justice; legal dues; tribute or payment Cowell. … [Read more...] about RECTITUDO

RECTUS IN CURIA

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Right in court. One who stands at the bar, and no one objects any offence, or prefers any charge against him. 2. When a person outlawed has reversed his outlawry, so that he can have the benefit of the law, he is said to be rectus in curia. Lat. Right in court The condition of one who stands at the bar, against whom no one objects any offense. When a person outlawed has … [Read more...] about RECTUS IN CURIA

RECTO

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Right. Brevederecto, writ of right. … [Read more...] about RECTO

RECUPERATIO

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

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