SATISFACTION PIECE,
\sˌatɪsfˈakʃən pˈiːs], \sˌatɪsfˈakʃən pˈiːs], \s_ˌa_t_ɪ_s_f_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n p_ˈiː_s]\
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Eng. practice. An instrument of writing in which it is declared that, satisfaction is acknowledged between the plaintiff and defendant. It is signed by the attorney, and on its production and the warrant of attorney to the clerk of the judgments, satisfactio is entered on payment, of certain fees. Lee's Dict. of Pr. tit. Satis>
By John Bouvier
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