letter of relaxation
Noun
Meaning
letter of relaxation (plural letters of relaxation)
(Scotland, law) A letter passing the signet, whereby a debtor is relieved from personal diligence, or whereby an outlaw is reponed against sentence of outlawry.
Noun
letter of relaxation (plural letters of relaxation)
(Scotland, law) A letter passing the signet, whereby a debtor is relieved from personal diligence, or whereby an outlaw is reponed against sentence of outlawry.