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propter de·fec·tum /-di-'fek-təm/ adv [Medieval Latin]: because of a defect (as residence or relationship)the disqualification of a juror propter defectum
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
propter defectum
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propter defectum — For failure of; because of the lack or want of. See challenge propter defectum … Ballentine's law dictionary
propter defectum — də̇ˈfektəm adverb Etymology: Medieval Latin : on account of a defect the disqualification of a juror propter defectum … Useful english dictionary
propter defectum sanguinis — ˈsaŋgwənə̇s adverb Etymology: Medieval Latin, on account of lack of blood kin : for lack of an heir escheat an estate propter defectum sanguinis … Useful english dictionary
propter defectum — /proptar dafektam/ On account of or for some defect. The name of a species of challenge (q.v.) … Black's law dictionary
propter defectum sanguinis — /proptar dafektam ssrjgwanas/ On account of failure of blood … Black's law dictionary
propter defectum sanguinis — Through failure of blood; that is, through failure of issue. If the tenant dies without heirs, it is a cause for the escheat of the land to the lord. See 2 Bl Comm 245 … Ballentine's law dictionary
challenge propter defectum — A challenge to a juror on account of some legal disqualification, such as infancy, etc. See challenge … Black's law dictionary
challenge propter defectum — A challenge to a juror on account of some legal disqualification, such as infancy, etc. See challenge … Black's law dictionary
challenge propter defectum — A challenge to a juror for cause on account of some deficiency in the man himself, as that he is an alien or an ex convict. 31 Am J Rev ed Jur § 157 … Ballentine's law dictionary
escheat propter defectum sanguinis — Escheat for failure of blood relations … Ballentine's law dictionary
