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RESORIPTUM

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A species of imperial constitution, in the form of an answer to some application or petition; a rescript. Calvin.
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.