gradus

gradus (gray-d[schwa]s), n. [Latin “step”]

1. Roman law. A step or degree in the familial relationship. • The term identified a position in the order of succession under a will.

2. Hist. A degree, rank, or grade; specif., the rank of a master-in-chancery or a serjeant-at-law.

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词条贡献者

资深译员Ting，亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业，擅长翻译各类与国际贸易委员会调查程序相关的法律文件。