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STATIM

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. Forthwith; immediately. In old English law, this term meant either “at once,” or “within a legal time,” 4. e., such time as permitted the legal and regular performance of the act in question.
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.