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Narrowing down, making less extensive; as, a restraining statute, by which the common law is narrowed down or made less extensive in its operation. … [Read more...] about RESTRAINING

Lat. In old English law. To draw back from a contract before it is made binding. Bract fol. 38. … [Read more...] about RESILTRE

To answer. To reply. Usually formally in court where a party responds to something such as a motion made by another party. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. To make or file an answer to a bill, libel, or appeal, in the character of a respondent, (q. v.) 2. To be liable, or answerable; to make satisfaction or amends; as, to "respond in damages." … [Read more...] about RESPOND

To oppose. This word properly describes an opposition by direct action and quasi forcible means. … [Read more...] about RESIST

In Scotch practice, A book kept by the directors of chancery, In which are entered all non-entry and relief duties payable by heirs who take precepts from chancery. BelL … [Read more...] about RESPONDE BOOK