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ANNULUS

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. In old English law. A ring; the ring of a door. Per haspam vel annulum hostit exterioris; by the hasp or ring of the outer door. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 15, § 5.
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.