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SCRUTATOR

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. In old English law: A searcher or bailiff of a river; a waterbailiff, whose business was to look to the king’s rights, as his wrecks, his flotsam, jetsam, water-strays, royal fishes. Hale, de
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.