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non est inventus

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

The response of a sheriff on a writ, when the defendant is not found in his county.

Examples

And in case of the principal's avoidance and the return of non est inventus (g) upon the execution, the bail shall be obliged to satisfy the judgment out of his own estate

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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