ACTIO AD EXHIBENDUM
\ˈaktɪˌə͡ʊ ˈad ɛɡzˈa͡ɪbndəm], \ˈaktɪˌəʊ ˈad ɛɡzˈaɪbndəm], \ˈa_k_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ ˈa_d ɛ_ɡ_z_ˈaɪ_b_n_d_ə_m]\
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An action for the purpose of compelling a defendant to exhibit a thing or title in his power. It was preparatory to another action, which was always a real action in the sense of the Roman law; that is, for the recovery of a thing. whether it was movable or immovable. Merl. Quest, tome i. 84.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.