| 释义 |
pet·i·to·ry
\ˈped.əˌtōrē\ adjective
Etymology: Latin petitorius, from petitus (past participle of petere to go to or toward, seek, request) + -orius -ory — more at feather
1. archaic : petitionary, supplicatory
2.
a. : of or relating to an admiralty or cival law action or suit in rem as distinguished from one in personam
b. : of or relating to a civil law action to adjudge title to and ownership of real estate as distinguished from one to try merely the right of possession
c. : of or relating to a suit in Scots law in which the plaintiff claims ownership of property or damages or money due from the defendant
3. : of or relating to a petitio principii |