MORATUR IN LEGE
\mˈɔːɹat͡ʃəɹ ɪn lˈiːd͡ʒ], \mˈɔːɹatʃəɹ ɪn lˈiːdʒ], \m_ˈɔː_ɹ_a_tʃ_ə_ɹ ɪ_n l_ˈiː_dʒ]\
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Lat He delays In law. The phrase describes the action of one who demurs, because the party does not proceed in pleading, but rests or abides upon the judgment of the court on a certain point, as to the legal sufficiency of his opponent's pleading. The court deliberate aud determine thereupon.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.
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