| 释义 |
ˈcounter-deed Law.
[counter- 3: cf. F. contre-lettre, in this sense.]
(See quot.)
1727–51Chambers Cycl., Counter-deed, a secret writing, or a private act, either before a notary, or under a privy-seal; which destroys, changes, annuls, or alters, some more solemn and public act. Counter-deeds are rather tolerated than permitted. 1848in Wharton Law Lex. |