AGE-PRAYER, AGE-PRIER
\ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒpɹˈe͡ə], \ˈeɪdʒpɹˈeə], \ˈeɪ_dʒ_p_ɹ_ˈeə]\
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Oetatis precatio. English law, practise. Wnen an action is brought against an infant for lands which he hath by descent, he may show this to the court, and pray quod loquela remaneat until he shall become of age; which is called his age-prayer. Upon this being ascertained, the proceedings are stayed accordingly. When the lands did not descend, he is not allowed this privilege. 1 Lilly's Reg. 54.
By John Bouvier
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