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Term: languidus
Definition: Languidus is a word used in old law to describe a situation where a sheriff had taken a defendant into custody, but the defendant was too sick to be moved. In this case, the sheriff would make a return of process called languidus.
Definition: Languidus is a term used in history to describe a situation where a sheriff has taken a defendant into custody, but the defendant is too sick to be moved. In this case, the sheriff would make a return of process called languidus.
These examples show how languidus was used in the past to describe a situation where a defendant was too sick to be brought to trial. It was important for the sheriff to make a return of process to the court to explain why the defendant could not be present.