It is to be understood or known; “it is to wit.” Litt. ss 9, 45, 46, 57, 59. A very common expression in Littleton, especially at the commencement of a section; and, according to Lord Coke, “it ever teacheth us some rule of law, or general or sure leading point” Co. Litt 16.
Est autem jus publicum et privatum, quod ex naturalibus praceptis aut gentium, aut civilibus est collectum; et quod in jure scripto jus appellatur, Id in lege Anglisa rectum esse dicltur. Public and private law is that which is collected from natural precepts, on the one hand of nations, on the other of citizens; and that which in the civil law is called “jus,” that in the law of England, is said to be right Co. Litt. 558.
Est autem vis legem simulans. Violence may also put on the mask of law.
Est Ipsorum legislatorum tanquam viva vox. The voice of the legislators themselves is like the living voice; that is, the language of a statute is to be understood and interpreted like ordinary spoken language. 10 Coke, 101b.
Est quiddam perfecting in rebus tteitis. Hob. 159. There is something more perfect in things allowed.