Lat. In Roman law. A division of the as, containing seven unciw, or duodecimal parts; the proportion of seven-.twelfths. Tayl. Civil Law, 492. … [Read more...] about SEPTUNX
SEPTUNX
SEPTUM
Latin: In Roman law. An Inclosure; an inclosed place where the people voted; otherwise called "ovile." In old English law. An inclosure or close. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SEPTUM
SEPTUAGESIMA
In ecclesiastical law. The third Sunday before Quadragesima Sunday, 'being about the seventieth day before Easter. … [Read more...] about SEPTUAGESIMA
SEPTENNIAL ACT
In English law. The statute 1 Geo. I. St. 2, c. 38. The act by which a parliament has continuance for seven years, and no longer, unless sooner dissolved; as it always has, in fact, been since the passing of the act. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SEPTENNIAL ACT
SEPES
Lat. In old English law. A hedge or inclosure. The inclosure of a trench or canal. Dig. 43, 21, 4. … [Read more...] about SEPES