ACTS OF SEDERUNT
\ˈakts ɒv sˈɛdəɹˌʌnt], \ˈakts ɒv sˈɛdəɹˌʌnt], \ˈa_k_t_s ɒ_v s_ˈɛ_d_ə_ɹ_ˌʌ_n_t]\
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In Scotch law. Ordinances for regulating the forms of proceeding, before the court of session, in the administration of justice, made by the judges, who have the power by virtue of a Scotch act of parliament passed in 15-10. Ersk. I'rin.
By Henry Campbell Black
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In the laws of Scotland, are ordinances for regulating the forms of proceeding, before the court of session, in the administration of justice, made by the judges, who have a delegated power from the legislature for that purpose. Ersk. Pr. L. Scot. B. 1, t. 1, s. 14.
By John Bouvier
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