ACTIO NON ULTERIUS
\ˈaktɪˌə͡ʊ nˈɒn ʌltˈi͡əɹɪəs], \ˈaktɪˌəʊ nˈɒn ʌltˈiəɹɪəs], \ˈa_k_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ n_ˈɒ_n ʌ_l_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s]\
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In English pleading. A name given to the distinctive clause in the plea to the further mainte nance of the action, introduced In plact of the plea puis darrein continuance; the averment being that the plaintiff ought not further (ulterius) to have or maintain his action. Steph. PI. 04, 65, 401.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.