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A quick definition of libellus:

Libellus: A small book or written statement that is given to a court or used as a petition. It can also be an instrument that transfers ownership of land. Libellus can refer to any legal document or petition, like a bill of complaint.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Libellus (lə-bel-əs) is a Latin term that has multiple meanings:

  1. In Roman law, it refers to a small book or a written statement presented to a court as evidence or a petition.
  2. In history, it was used as an instrument to transfer ownership of land.
  3. It can also refer to any legal petition or document, such as a bill of complaint.

Examples:

  • A libellus was presented to the court as evidence of the defendant's guilt.
  • The libellus was used to transfer ownership of the land from the seller to the buyer.
  • The plaintiff filed a libellus with the court to initiate legal proceedings against the defendant.

The examples illustrate how libellus was used in Roman law and history as a written statement or instrument to convey ownership of property. It was also used in legal proceedings as a petition or document to initiate or support a legal claim.

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