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NON EST INVENTUS

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. He is not found.. The sheriff’s return to process requiring him to arrest the body of the de fendant, when the latter is not found within his jurisdiction. It is often abbreviated ‘‘n. e. 4,” or written, in English, “not found.”
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.