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Latin: In Saxon law. A threefold necessity or burden. A term used to denote the three things from contributing to the performance of which no lands were exempted, viz., pontis reparations (the repair of bridges,) arcis constructio, (the building of castles,) et expeditio contra hostcm, (military service against an enemy.) 1 Bl. Comm. 263, 357. … [Read more...] about TRINODA NEOESSITAS

The court held for a tridlng or trlthing. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TRIDING-MOTE

practice. Persons appointed according to law to try whether a person challenged to the favor is or is not qualified to serve on the jury. They do not exceed two in number without the consent of the prosecutor and defendant, or some special case is alleged by one of them, or when only one juror has been sworn and two triors are appointed with him. 2. Where the challenge is made … [Read more...] about TRIOR

In old English law. The Bpace of three days. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 31, … [Read more...] about TRIDUUM

In practice Persons who are appointed to try challenges to jurors, 1 e., to hear and determine whether a juror challenged for favor is or is not qualified to serve. The lords chosen to try a peer, when indicted for felony, in the court of the lord high steward, are also called "triors." Mozley A Whitley. … [Read more...] about TRIORS