Definition of Acquietandis Plegiis

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Acquietandis plegiis
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ under which a surety could compel a creditor to release him when the debt had been paid.

  • Acquietandis Plegiis
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A writ of justices, formerly lying for the surety against a creditor who refuses to acquit him after the debt has been satisfied. Reg. Writs, 158; Cowell; Blount.