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MISSIO

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. <A sending or putting. Missio in bona, a putting the creditor in possession of the debtor's property. Mackeld. Rom. Law, § 521. Missto judicum in consilium, a sending out of the judices (or jury) to make up their sentence.
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.