placitum

noun — 4 senses

noun

Etymology See placit.

Historical A public court or assembly in the Middle Ages, over which the sovereign presided when a consultation was held upon affairs of state.

Law UK, Obsolete A court, or cause in court.

Law A plea; a pleading; a judicial proceeding; a suit.

"By deleting in placitum the amount of 7c and inserting in lieu thereof the amount of 9c."

Law Australia, US a legal decision made by a judge or court.

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