In abbreviations, such number and sense is to be taken that the grant be not made void. 9 Coke, 48.
Definition of Abbreviationum Ille Numerus Et Sensus Accipiendus Est Ut Concessio Non Sit Inanis
Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Ballentine's Law DictionaryIn abbreviations, that number and sense should be taken which will not avoid the grant.