Legal Definitions - procès-verbal

Definition: A procès-verbal is an official written report of a proceeding, often used in civil and international law. It is a detailed and authenticated record of oral proceedings, such as those that may occur during an international conference.

Procès-verbal can take different forms depending on the country's preferred style.

Definition: A proclamation is a formal public announcement made by the government.

For example, a government may issue a proclamation declaring a national holiday or a state of emergency.

Definition: A proclamation by lord of manor is a historical practice where the lord of a manor would make a formal announcement requiring an heir or devisee of a deceased copyholder to pay a fine and be admitted to the estate. If they failed to do so, the lord could seize the lands provisionally.

This practice was common in medieval England and was used to ensure that the lord of the manor maintained control over the land and its inhabitants.