Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Yea and Nay: Yea and nay means yes and no. In the past, people could say yes or no without having to swear an oath.
Definition: Yea and nay (yay / nay) means yes and no. In old records, this was a simple way of saying yes or no without having to swear an oath.
These examples show how yea and nay can be used to indicate a simple yes or no answer without any additional explanation or justification. It was a common way of expressing agreement or disagreement in the past, especially in official settings like government meetings.