Vicontiel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vaɪ.kɑn.ti.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vicontiel is an adjective meaning (law, UK, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the viscount or sheriff of a county.
Meaning
(law, UK, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the viscount or sheriff of a county.
Example Sentences
Vicontiel writs were those that were triable in the sheriff, or county, court.
It is in the election of the party injured by a trespass, to sue out a writ of trespass that is returnable, or one that is not. The latter writ is called a vicontiel writ; because the matter therein complained of is to be determined before the sheriff .
Synonyms for vicontiel
Depending on context, synonyms include viscomital.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vicecomital, viceroyal, vicegeral, vicarial, vizierial, shrieval.
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