quaeritur
quaeritur (kwee-ri-t[schwa]r orkwer-i-t[schwa]r), n. [Latin] Roman law. It is questioned. • This term introduced a doubtful legal problem.
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praesumptio
praesumptio (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh), n. [Latin] A presumption. Pl. praesumptiones (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh-neez). praesumptio fortior (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh for-shee-[schwa]r or -or). [Latin] A strong presumption (of fact); a presumption strong enough to shift the burden of proof to the opposing party. praesumptio hominis (pri-z[schwa]mp-shee-oh hom-[schwa]-nis). [Latin] The presumption of an individual; that is, a natural presumption unfettered by rules. praesumptio juris
actus
actus (ak-t[schwa]s), n. [Latin] 1. An act or action; a thing done. 2. Hist. An act of Parliament; esp., one passed by both houses but not yet approved by the monarch. Cf. STATUTUM(1). 3. Roman law. A servitude for driving cattle or a carriage across another’s land. Cf. ITER(1). — Also termed (in sense 3)
winchester statute of
Winchester, Statute of. Hist. A statute passed in the 13th year of the reign of Edward I, requiring every man to provide himself with armor to keep the peace, recognizing and regulating the offices of high and petty constables, organizing the police, and enforcing the old Saxon police laws. • It was repealed in 1827
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sectatoris
sectatoris (sek-t[schwa]-tor-is), n. [Latin] Roman law. A supporter of a candidate for office, who accompanied a candidate during a campaign, primarily to impress voters. Pl. sectatores.
proneptis
proneptis (proh-nep-tis). [Latin] Roman & civil law. A great-granddaughter. Pl. proneptes.