In French law. The state of an individual who commits a crime or misdemeanor, after having once been condemned for a crime or misdemeanor; a relapse. Dalloz. … [Read more...]

A name given in some of the states to a person who receives from the sheriff goods which the latter has seized under process of garnishment, on giving to the sheriff a bond conditioned to have the property forthcoming when demanded or when execution issues. Story, Bailm. … [Read more...]

See recidivist; of and concerning recidivists. … [Read more...]

Latin: At this point of affairs; in these circumstances. … [Read more...]

An amount due and owing, the amount to be paid for a prepaid service or product that has been delivered and is outstanding. … [Read more...]