| 释义 |
† reˈtraxit Obs. Law.
[L. retraxit, 3rd pers. sing. perf. ind. of retrahĕre: see retract v.]
The formal withdrawal of his suit by a plaintiff.[1321–2Rolls. of Parlt. I. 404/1 Illeges les fit a force entrer un Retraxit en la dite assise.] 1579[Rastell] Termes Lawes 168/1 Retraxit..is when the partie plaintife or demaundant commeth in proper person into the Court where hys plee is, and sayth that he will not proceed any farder in the same. 1594West 2nd Pt. Symbol., Chancerie §43 An award that the parties shall make discontinuance and retraxits is not good. 1635Borough Deeds Maldon, Essex (Bundle 80 fol. 1), With drafts: for licences of concord, Retraxits made, and amerciaments for not prosecutinge. 1713Arbuthnot John Bull ii. xvi, To Esquire South's Accompt for post Terminums...To ditto for Noli Prosequi's, Discontinuance, and Retraxit. 1768Blackstone Comm. III. 296 A retraxit is an open and voluntary renunciation of his suit, in court, and by this he for ever loses his action. |