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Latin: But Inquire; examine this further. A remark indicating, briefly, that the particular statement or rule laid down is doubted or challenged In respect to its correctness. … [Read more...] about SED QUAERE

Lat. But see. This remark, followed by a citation, directs the reader's attention to an authority or a statement which conflicts with or contradicts the statement or principle laid down. … [Read more...] about SED VIDE

Latin: With settled purpose. 5 Mod. 291. … [Read more...] about SEDATO ANIMO

Latin: The see being filled. A phrase used when a bishop's see is not vacant … [Read more...] about SEDE PLENA.

In old English law. Suit; attendance at court; the plaintiffs suit or following, i.e., the witnesses whom he was required, in the ancient practice, to bring with him and produce in court, for the purpose of confirming his claim, before the defendant was put to the necessity of answering the declaration. See 3 Bl. Comm. 295, 344; Bract, fol. 214a. A survival from this proceeding … [Read more...] about SECTA