en masse
en masse (en mas). [French] In a mass; in a large group all at once; all together.
glossary
plea of non assumpsit
plea of non assumpsit 未承诺答辩；否认有任何契约义务的答辩(→non assumpsit)
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Secretary of Bankrupts
Secretary of Bankrupts 〈英〉破产事务秘书 御前大臣〔Lord Chancellor〕下属的一名官员。1852年废除了这一职位。
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manus
manus (may-n[schwa]s), n. [Latin “hand”] 1. Roman law. The power exercised by the head of a family over all its members and slaves; esp. a husband’s power over his wife; marital subordination, which accompanied most marriages in early Rome. 2. Hist. A compurgator, or the oath taken. • This usage of manus may stem from
speedy execution
An execution issuing quickly (esp. by judges at nisi prius) after a trial. [Cases: Execution 15, 75, 222. C.J.S. Executions §§ 18, 74–75, 225.]