a thing done out of court (anciently, in the country), and not a matter of record.- Abbott.
See also: Act
Act in pais
ACT IN PAIS. An act performed out of court, and not a matter of record.Pais, in law French, signifies country. A deed or an assurance transactedbetween two or more private persons in the country is matter in pais. 2 Bl.Com. 294.