Hi Edna, I'm afraid I only recognise three of these: ped. fin. = Feet of Fines (documents [usually conveyances] triplicated on the same vellum, cut up with wavy lines to prevent forgery, and the foot retained by the Court of Common Pleas) where fine = final concord (agreement). a quo = (legal) 'from which' in dates, meaning 'not including the first day'. cons. ct. = 1) (legal) 'conclusion to the country', of a case plead before a jury. 2) (ecclesiastical) 'consistory court', the Bishop's court (still going, but of old covered a much wider purview). Regards, David > a.. ped. fin. > b.. plac. de > c.. a quo > d.. cons.ct > e.. ped. ante

To add to David's answer - These legal documents were cut with wavy, zig-zag or simply torn along lines, were indented to prevent forgery. The holders of each document had a check of authenticy by matching the indentations. These became known as **indentures**. As in "A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term." Cheers Col ----- Original Message ----- From: "david dowd" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 7:26 PM Subject: Re: [HAM] Latin Abbreviations > ped. fin. = Feet of Fines (documents [usually conveyances] triplicated on > the same vellum, cut up with wavy lines to prevent forgery, and the foot > retained by the Court of Common Pleas) where fine = final concord > (agreement).