avizandum

/ ˌævɪˈzændəm /

noun

1. Scots law Compare CAV
   1. a judge's or court's decision to consider a case privately before giving judgment
   2. a judge's or court's private consideration of a case before giving judgment
   3. the period during which judgment is delayed in these circumstances. A judge or court makes avizandum when time is needed to consider arguments or submissions made

Word History and Origins

Origin of avizandum¹

from Medieval Latin, from avizare to consider; see advise

Example Sentences

To make avizandum is to remove a cause from the public court to the private consideration of the judge.

From Project Gutenberg

Avizandum, av-iz-an′dum, n. (Scots law) private consideration of a case by a judge before giving judgment.

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