Definition of Imparlance. Meaning of Imparlance. Synonyms of Imparlance

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Definition of Imparlance

Imparlance
Imparlance Im*par"lance, n. [Cf. Emparlance, Parlance.] [Written also inparliance.] 1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.] 2. (Law) (a) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party. (b) Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit. Note: Imparlance and continuance by imparlance have been abolished in England. --Wharton (Law Dict. ).

Meaning of Imparlance from wikipedia

- could be general (deny everything) or specific. Either side could plead imparlance in order to get more time to plead on the merits. Once the case was at...
- signifies a respiting, or giving the defendant more time to answer; or, an imparlance, or countermanding of what was formerly ordered.  This article incorporates...
- proceeding of any essoin or privilege or protection or wager of law or imparlance or of bail or mainprise or benefit of clergy; and (b) the words “that...
- corrigee, ouesque divers novel additions, come court depipowders, essoines, imparlance, view, actions, contracts, pleadings, maintenance, & divers auter matters...