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Definition of Oversmen
1. oversman [n] - See also: oversman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oversmen
Literary usage of Oversmen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Treatise on the Law of Arbitration in Scotland by John Montgomerie Bell (1877)
"ARBITERS AND oversmen ; THEIR RESPECTIVE POWERS AND DUTIES IN THE CONDUCT OF A
... I. Who may be Arbiters or oversmen. II. Implied Powers of Arbiters. III. ..."
2. Digest of the Scottish Law of Conveyancing: Moveable Rights by John Craigie (1888)
"Arbiters and oversmen are often empowered to take proof on commission, and it is
thought that they have the power to do so at common law, ..."
3. Publications by Spalding Club, Aberdeen, John Spalding (1852)
"... nor the said oversmen to do nathing without ... and oversmen of all intromissions
with onything that ..."
4. The Miscellany of the Spalding Club by Spalding Club, Aberdeen, John Stuart (1852)
"... nor the said oversmen to do nathing without ... and oversmen of all intromissions
with onything that ..."
5. The Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by Scotland Privy Council (1902)
"The Lords ordain that this submission shall stand in force until 25th December
nixt, but give power to the said oversmen to continue it thereafter for such ..."
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