In England, by this word is meant the territorial jurisdiction of a constable. 5 Nev. & M. 2G1. CONSTAT, English law. The name of a certificate, which the clerk of the pipe and auditors of the ex- chequer make at the request of any person who intends to plead or move i…
What is Constablewick?
by this word is meant the territorial
jurisdiction of a constable. 5 Nev. &
M. 2G1.
CONSTAT, English law. The
name of a certificate, which the clerk
of the pipe and auditors of the ex-
chequer make at the request of any
person who intends to plead or move
in the court for the discharge of any
thing ; nnd the effect of it is, the cer-
tifying what conshit (appears) upon
record touching the matter in question.
2. — A constat is held to Iks superior
to an ordinary certificate, because it
contains nothing but what is on record.
An exemplification under the great
seal, of the enrolment of any letters-
patent, is called a constat. Co. Lilt.
225, Vide Exemplification ; Inspexi*
THUS.
CONSTITUENT, he who gives au-
thority to another to act for him.
2. — The constituent is bound with
whatever his attorney docs by virtue
of his authority. The electors of a
member of the legislature are his con-
stituents, to whom he is responsible for
his legislative acts.
Why Constablewick matters
Constablewick appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How Constablewick works in practice
In practice, Constablewick is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.