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

    A signed acknowledgment of a debt by which the debtor is bound.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In the Roman law. A transcript or counterpart of the instrument called "apocha," signed by the debtor and delivered to the creditor. Calvin.