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ABPATRUUS

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A sreat-great-grandfather’ 8 brother, (abaré frater.) Inst. 3; 6, 6; Dig. 38, 10, 3. Called pairuus mazimus, Id. 38, 10, 10, 17. Called, by Bracton and Fleta, abpatruus magnus.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.