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QUADRUPLICATIO

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A pleading on the part of a defendant, corresponding to the rebutter at common law. The third pleading on the part of the defendant. Inst. 4, 14,3; 8 BL Comm. 310. .
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.