REGISTRUM BREVIUM

The name of an ancient book which was a collection of writs. See Register of Writs … [Read more...] about REGISTRUM BREVIUM

A detailed reporting that a corporation compiles and is filed with the SEC concerning shares of stock to be advertised and sold to the general public in two or more states. The approval of the SEC is required before the stock may be sold. … [Read more...] about REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Recording; inserting in an official register; the act of making a list, catalogue, schedule, or register, particularly of an official character, or of making entries therein. In re Supervisors of Election (C. C.) 1 Fed. 1. Registration of stock. In the practice of corporations this consists in recording in the official books of the company the name and address of the holder of … [Read more...] about REGISTRATION

An ancient name given to a notary. In England this name is confined to designate the officer of some court, the records or archives of which are in his custody. … [Read more...] about REGISTRARIUS

An officer who has the custody or keeping of a registry or register. This word is used in England; "register" is more common in America. Registrar general. In English law. An officer appointed by the crown under the great seal, to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superintendence of the whole system of registration … [Read more...] about REGISTRAR