ADSTIPULATOR
\ɐdstˈɪpjʊlˌe͡ɪtə], \ɐdstˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtə], \ɐ_d_s_t_ˈɪ_p_j_ʊ_l_ˌeɪ_t_ə]\
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In Roman law. An accessory party to a promise, who received the same promise as his principal did, and could equally receive and exact payment; or lie only stipulated for a part of that for which the principal stipulated, and then his rights were coextensive with the amount of his own stipulation. Sandars, Just. Inst. (5th Ed.) 348.
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.