- darrein
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Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
darrein
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Darrein — Dar rein, a. [OF. darrein, darrain, fr. an assumed LL. deretranus; L. de + retro back, backward.] (Law) Last; as, darrein continuance, the last continuance. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
darrein presentment — darrein presentment, (in old law) the last or previous presentation to an ecclesiastical benefice regarded as proof of the right to make presentation … Useful english dictionary
Darrein presentment — In the 12c, *canon law provided that if a benefice were vacant for six months, the bishop could place someone without consultation. The darrein writ summoned a jury to determine who had the *advowson and had nominated the last holder of the… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
darrein presentment — /dareyn prasentmant/ In old English law, the last presentment. See assize (assise of darrein presentment) … Black's law dictionary
darrein presentment — /dareyn prasentmant/ In old English law, the last presentment. See assize (assise of darrein presentment) … Black's law dictionary
darrein continuance — The last continuance. See puis darrein continuance … Ballentine's law dictionary
darrein — adj. last … English contemporary dictionary
darrein — dar·rein … English syllables
darrein — /dareyn/ L. Fr. Last … Black's law dictionary
darrein — /dareyn/ L. Fr. Last … Black's law dictionary
