ELEGIT
\ˈɛlɪd͡ʒˌɪt], \ˈɛlɪdʒˌɪt], \ˈɛ_l_ɪ_dʒ_ˌɪ_t]\
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A judicial writ of execution, by which a defendant's goods are appraised and delivered to the plaintiff, and, if not sufficient to satisfy the debt, all of his lands are delivered, to be held till the debt is paid by the rents and profits, or until the defendant's interest has expired.
By Oddity Software
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A judicial writ of execution, by which a defendant's goods are appraised and delivered to the plaintiff, and, if not sufficient to satisfy the debt, all of his lands are delivered, to be held till the debt is paid by the rents and profits, or until the defendant's interest has expired.
By Noah Webster.
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[L., he has chosen.] Name of a writ bidding the sheriff give the judgment-creditor the lands and tenements belonging to or occupied by the debtor, to be held and enjoyed until the debt is paid. The property is said to be extended on an E. Before the right of entry is given, the sheriff empannels a jury to value the debtor's goods and chattels in case they may satisfy the debt.
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See Extend.
By Henry Percy Smith