Definition of Chirograph. Meaning of Chirograph. Synonyms of Chirograph

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Definition of Chirograph

Chirograph
Chirograph Chi"ro*graph, n. [Gr. ? written with the hand; chei`r hand + gra`fein to write.] (Old. Law) (a) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party. (b) The last part of a fine of land, commonly called the foot of the fine. --Bouvier.

Meaning of Chirograph from wikipedia

- A chirograph is a medieval do****ent, which has been written in duplicate, triplicate or very occasionally quadruplicate (four copies) on a single piece...
- established as the Council of Cardinals on 28 September of the same year by a chirograph of Pope Francis. Secretary of State Pietro Parolin was added as member...
- re-structured by a chirograph of Pope Francis, which established the IOR's present Statutes. According to Article 4 of the Chirograph, the Institute consists...
- teeth of the two parts could later be re****ed to confirm authenticity (chirograph). Each party to the deed would then retain a part. When the agreement...
- formerly separated by cutting in a curved or indented line known as the chirograph. A deed poll is one executed in one part, by one party, having the edge...
- to The National Archives at Kew. Bamboo and wooden slips Bamboo tally Chirograph: a similar system for creating two or more matching copies of a legal...
- in French, with two copies made, top and bottom, on a single sheet (a chirograph or indenture). After the English and Scottish amb****adors verified that...
- 10 November 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. Latinitas Foundation Pontifical Chirograph Romani sermonis Official website 41°54′15″N 12°27′09″E / 41.90417°N...
- "Francis names O'Malley to Vatican antiabuse panel". The Boston Globe. "Chirograph of His Holiness Pope Francis for the institution of a Pontifical Commission...
- ses prétentions sur le Hainaut, la Hollande, la Zélande et la Frise. A chirograph on parchment dated 17 October 1346 in Ypres, of which the seal is destro****...