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In old English law. The king's right to priaage, or taking of one butt or pipe of wine before and another behind the mast as a custom for every ship laden with wines. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RECTA PRISA REGIS

A rector of a parish who has not the cure of souls. 2 Steph. Cqmm. 683. … [Read more...] about RECTOR SINECURE

Rectification of instrument. In English law. To rectify is to correct or define something which is erroneous or doubtful. Thus, where the parties to an agreement have determined to embody its terms in the appropriate and conclusive form, but the instrument meant to effect this purpose (e. p., a conveyance, settlement, etc.) is, by mutual mistake, so framed as not to express the … [Read more...] about RECTIFICATION

Great or predial tithes. … [Read more...] about RECTORIAL TITHES

Precatory, advisory, or directory. Recommendatory words In a will are such as do not express the testator's command in a peremptory form, but advise, counsel, or suggest that a certain course be pursued or disposition made. … [Read more...] about RECOMMENDATORY