MONSTRANS DE FAITS
\mˈɒnstɹanz də fˈe͡ɪts], \mˈɒnstɹanz də fˈeɪts], \m_ˈɒ_n_s_t_ɹ_a_n_z d_ə f_ˈeɪ_t_s]\
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L. Fr. In old English practice. A showing of deeds; a species of profert Cowell. MONSTRAVERUNT, WRIT OP 791 MORA MONSTRAVERUNT, WRIT OF. In English law. A writ which lies for the tenants of ancient demesne who hold by free charter, and not for those tenants who hold by copy of court roll, or by the rod, accord- ing to the custom of the manor. Fitzh. Nat. Rrev. 14.
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