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(law, historical) In the English Court of Chancery, prior to the Judicature Act of 1873, the formal statement of the facts and prayer for relief submitted by a plaintiff to the court.
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(law, historical) In the English Court of Chancery, prior to the Judicature Act of 1873, the formal statement of the facts and prayer for relief submitted by a plaintiff to the court.