nuntius

nuntius (n[schwa]n-shee-[schwa]s), n. [Latin] [“bearer of news”]

1. Roman law. A messenger. • Declarations through a messenger were usu. as valid as those by letter.

2. Hist. A messenger sent to make an excuse for a party’s absence in court.

3. Hist. An officer of the court. — Also termed summoner; beadle.

4. Eccles. law. NUNCIO(1).

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