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avizandum

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avizandum (ˌævɪˈzændəm)
 
n
Scots law Compare CAV
 a.  a judge's or court's decision to consider a case privately before giving judgment
 b.  a judge's or court's private consideration of a case before giving judgment
 c.  the period during which judgment is delayed in these circumstances. A judge or court makes avizandum when time is needed to consider arguments or submissions made
 
[from Medieval Latin, from avizare to consider; see advise]

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