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TAXATIO

Categories: Torts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In Roman law. Taxation or assessment of damages; the assessment, by the judge, of the amount of ‘damages to be awarded to a plaintiff, and particularly in the way of reducing the amount claimed or sworn to by the latter.
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.