TARDE VENIT,
\tˈɑːd vˈɛnɪt], \tˈɑːd vˈɛnɪt], \t_ˈɑː_d v_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t]\
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The sheriff is required to show that he has yielded obedience to the writ, or give a good excuse for his omission; and he may say, quod breve adeo tarde venit quod exequi non possunt. It is usual to return the writ with an indorsement of tarde venit. Com. Dig. Return, D 1.
By John Bouvier
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