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SCIREWYTE

In old English law. A tax or prestation paid to the sheriff for holdingg the assizes or county courts. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SCIREWYTE

SCHOUT

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In Dutch law. An officer of a court whose functions somewhat resemble those of a sheriff. … [Read more...] about SCHOUT

SCISSIO

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Lat. In old English law. A cutting. Scissio auricularum, cropping of the ears. An old punishment Fleta, lib. 1, c. 38, I 10. … [Read more...] about SCISSIO

SCI. FA.

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An abbreviation for "scire facias," (q. v.) … [Read more...] about SCI. FA.

SCITE

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The setting or standing of may place. The seat or situation of a capital message, or the ground on which it Stood. Jacob, L. D. h. t. … [Read more...] about SCITE

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