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BILLA VERA

\bˈɪlə vˈi͡əɹə], \bˈɪlə vˈi‍əɹə], \b_ˈɪ_l_ə v_ˈiə_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of BILLA VERA

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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(A true bill.) In old practice. The indorsement anciently made on a bill of indictment by a grand jury, when they found it sufficiently sustaiued by evidence. 4 Bl. Comm. 306.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

Practice. When the proceedings of the courts were recorded in Latin, and the grand jury found a bill of indictment to be supported by the evidence, they indorsed on it billa vera; now they indorse in plain English " a true bill."

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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