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NIHIL

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Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. Nothing. Often contracted to “nil.” The word standing alone is the name of an abbreviated form of return to a writ made by a sheriff or constable, the fuller form of which would be “nihil est” or “nihil habet,” according to circumstances.
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.