APPROBATE AND REPROBATE
\ɐpɹˈɒbe͡ɪt and ɹɪpɹˈɒbe͡ɪt], \ɐpɹˈɒbeɪt and ɹɪpɹˈɒbeɪt], \ɐ_p_ɹ_ˈɒ_b_eɪ_t a_n_d ɹ_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈɒ_b_eɪ_t]\
Definitions of APPROBATE AND REPROBATE
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In Scotch law. To approve and reject; to take advantage of one part, and reject the rest Bell. Equity suffers no person to approbate and reprobate the same deed. 1 Kames, Eq. 317; 1 Bell, Comm. 140.
By Henry Campbell Black
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In Scotland this term is used to signify to approve and reject. It is a maxim quod approbo non reprobo. For example, if a testator give his property to A, and give A's property to B, A shall not be at liberty to approve of the will so far as the legacy is given to him, and reject it as to the bequest of his property to B in other words, he cannot approve and reject the will. 1 Bligh. 21; 1 Bell's Com. 146.
By John Bouvier
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