REPLICATIO

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law and old English pleading. The plaintiff's answer to the defendant’s exception or plea; corresponding with and giving name to the replication in modern pleading. Inst. 4, 14, pr..

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.