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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

The opposition of force to force. 2. Resistance is either lawful or unlawful. 1. It is lawful to resist one who is in the act of committing a felony or other crime, or who maliciously endeavors to commit such felony or crime. See self defence. And a man may oppose force to force against one who endeavors to make an arrest, or to enter his house without lawful authority for the … [Read more...] about RESISTANCE

Upon an issue in law arising upon a dilatory plea, the form of judgment for the plaintiff is that the defendant answer over, which is thence called a judgment of "respondeat ouster." This not being a final judgment, the pleading is resumed, and the action proceeds. Steph. PL 115; 3 Bl. Comm. 303; Bauer v. Roth, 4 Rawle (Pa.) 9L . Respondeat raptor, qui ignorare nom potuit quod … [Read more...] about RESPONDEAT OUSTER