latitat

(ˈlætɪtæt)

(Historical Terms) (formerly) a writ summoning an accused person who is presumed to be hiding to appear at the High Court

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References in classic literature

that's only a republican word for 'master.' Now, Judge Latitat is MY boss, and a very good one he is, with the exception of his sitting so late at night at his infernal circuits, by the light of miserable tallow candles.

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If he is your Christian neighbour he is holy in almost the same way, for in him also Christ vere latitat, the glorifier and the glorified, Glory Himself, is truly hidden."

The holiest object

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