What is to bring before a court or legislative body by presenting proper papers in a regular way; as, to file a petition or bill. Burrill called?
file — To bring before a court or legislative body by presenting proper papers in a regular way; as, to file a petition or bill. Burrill. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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