DIS, Breve

Categories: Latin Maxims

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Latin

L. Lat. Writ of ward, or writ of right of ward. <A writ which lay for a guardian in knight’s service or in socage, to recover the possession and custody of the infant, or the wardshtp of the land and heir.

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.