noctanter

noctanter (nok-tan-t[schwa]r), n. [Latin “by night”] Hist. A chancery writ issued to a sheriff as a first step in the recovery of damages for destroying a ditch or hedge. • The neighboring villagers (vills) were held liable for the damages unless they indicted the offender.

---

词条贡献者

资深译员Christina，毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及教育培训领域的法律文件。