To prevent, frustrate, or circumvent ; as In the phrase “hinder, delay, or defeat creditors.” Coleman v. Walker, 3 Mete. (Ky.) 65, 77 Am. Dec. 163; Walker v. Sayers, 5 Bush (Ky.) 581.
To overcome or prevail against in any contest; as in speaking of the “defeated party” in an action at law. Wood v. Bailey, 21 Wall. 642, 22 L. Ed. 689; Goff v. Wilburn (Ky.) 79 8. W. 233.
To annul, undo, or terminate; as, a title er estate. See DEFEASIBLE.