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Term: EGO, TALIS
Definition: Ego, talis means "I, such a one" in Latin. This phrase was used in old deeds to describe the person who was involved in the transaction.
Definition: Ego, talis (ee-goh, tay-lis) is a Latin phrase that means "I, such a one." It was commonly used in old deeds to describe the parties involved.
Example: "This land is sold by John Smith to Jane Doe, ego, talis."
This example shows how the phrase was used to identify the parties involved in a transaction. John Smith is the seller and Jane Doe is the buyer, and they are both identified as "such a one" in the deed.