RETRACTUS AQUAE

Lat The ebb or return of a tide. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RETRACTUS AQUAE

in probate practice, is a withdrawal of a renunciation, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about RETRACTATION,

To withdraw a proposition or offer before it has been accepted. 2. This the party making it has a right to do is long as it has not been accepted; for no principle of law or equity can, under these circumstances, require him to persevere in it. 3. The retraction may be express, as when notice is given that the offer is withdrawn; or, tacit as by the death of the offering party, … [Read more...] about RETRACT

Fr. Return without protest. A request or direction by a drawer of a bill of exchange that, should the bill be dishonored by the drawee, it may be returned without protest. … [Read more...] about RETOUR SANS PROTET

Fr. In French law. A formula put upon a bill of exchange to signify that the drawer waives protest, and will not be responsible for costs arising thereon. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 573. … [Read more...] about RETOUR SANS FRAIS