HASP AND STAPLE
\hˈasp and stˈe͡ɪpə͡l], \hˈasp and stˈeɪpəl], \h_ˈa_s_p a_n_d s_t_ˈeɪ_p_əl]\
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In old Scotch law. The form of entering an heir in a subjectsituated within a royal borough. It consisted of the heir's taking hold of the hasp andstaple of the door, (which was the symbol of possession,) with other formalities. Bell;Burrill.
By Henry Campbell Black
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