English practice. A writ commanding the sheriff, that he cause the plaint to be recorded which is in his county, without writ, between the parties there named, of the cattle, goods, and chattels of the complainant taken and unjustly distrained as it is said, and that he have the said record before the court on a day therein named, and that he prefix the same day to the parties, … [Read more...]

The name commonly given to the process of reorganising, by acts of congress and executive action, the governments of the states which had passed ordinances of secession, and of re-establishing their constitutional relations to the national government, restoring their representation in congress, and effecting the necessary changes in their internal government, after the close of … [Read more...]

In old English practice. An entry made upon a record, in order to prevent any alteration of it 1 Ld. Raym. 211. An order or allowance that the verdict returned on the nisi prius roll be recorded. … [Read more...]

To confirm, make note of or acknowledge. To try; to examine In order to determine the truth of a matter. Also to enter into a recognizance. … [Read more...]

He to whom one is bound in a recognizance. … [Read more...]