Legal Definition and Related Resources of Quietus
Meaning of Quietus
(Lat. freed or acquitted). In English Law. A discharge; an acquittance. An instrument by the clerk of the pipe and auditors in the exchequer, as proof of their acquittance or discharge as accountants. Cowell. Discharge of a judge or attorney general. 3 Mod. 99. In American Law. The discharge of an executor by the probate court. 4 Mason (U. S.) 131.
Browse
You might be interested in these references tools:
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Quietus in the Dictionary | Quietus in our legal dictionaries | Browse the Legal Thesaurus | Find synonyms and related words of Quietus |
| Legal Maxims | Maxims are established principles that jurists use as interpretive tools, invoked more frequently in international law |
| Legal Answers (Q&A) | A community-driven knowledge creation process, of enduring value to a broad audience |
| Related topics | Quietus in the World Encyclopedia of Law |
Notice
This definition of Quietus is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.
Vocabularies (Semantic Web Information)
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Topic Map | A group of names, occurrences and associations |
| Topic Tree | A topic display format, showing the hierarchy |
| Sitemap Index | Sitemap Index, including Taxonomies |
| https://legaldictionary.lawin.org/quietus/ | The URI of Quietus (more about URIs) |
Concept of Quietus in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Quietus: Final disposition of a claim or debt.
Quietus refers to anything that effectually ends or settles a debt or obligation.
Concept of Quietus in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Quietus: Final disposition of a claim or debt.
Quietus refers to anything that effectually ends or settles a debt or obligation.
Concept of “Quietus”
Traditional meaning of quietus in English (with some legal use of this latin concept in England and the United States in the XIX Century) [1]: (in Latin) Quit; an acquittance; a discharge. Quieta clamantia: quitclaim. Quieti reditus: quitrents; see ASSIZE. Quietum clamare: to quitclaim.
Resources
Notes and References
- Based on A Concise Law Dictionary of Words, Phrases and Maxims, “Quietus”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary. This term and/or definition may be absolete.
Leave a Reply