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SEQUESTER, n

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A person with whom two or more contending parties deposited the subject-matter of the controversy.
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.