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SUBHASTATIO

Categories: Commercial Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A sale by public auction, which was done under a spear, fixed up at the place of sale as aA public sign of it. 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.