puis darrein continuance

noun

puis dar·​rein continuance

pwisˈdarə̇n-,

-daˈrān-

: a pleading introducing new matter after plea has already been made and issue joined but preceding trial

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French, literally, since the last continuance

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