(66) over a task; to apply one's self vigorously. went on to state that, “sic inde INDEBITATUS Coke derives incumbent from this sense existens, idem W. in consideratione inde, also. To possess or preserve; to hold fast or close. Calv. Lex. (67) reference to any particular time or any particular event. Id. ibid. See 14 N. Hamp. R. 215. (68) States v. Irwin, 5 McLean's R. 178. In saw, and from this indented or serrated line, this case, the court (Leavitt, J.) quoted and these instruments came to receive the name adopted the definition of Webster, and of indentures, which is retained to this held that a military land warrant was not day. This practice of indenting, according an indent. Id. 183. The word itself to Mr. Butler, began with the lawyers as seems to be no longer in use. (69) it is not, in general, necessary to the legal INDICAVIT. L. Lat. [from indicare, validity of the instrument. 2 Bl. Com. 296. to show.] In English practice. A writ 1 Steph. Com. 447. See Deed indented. of prohibition that lies for a patron of a Careful conveyancers, however, even in the United States, continue to notch or scallop the edge of the paper at the top of deeds, which, however unimportant in its legal effect, is not without significance, as an expression of the real character of the instrument. In England, it has been thought necessary to declare, by act of parliament, that a deed shall have the effect of an indenture, though not actually indented. Stat. 8 & 9 Vict. c. 106, § 5. (70) de Jur. Mar. 17. Grotius, de Jur. Bell. lib. 3, c. 3. (71) note is not essential to a valid indorsement. cantile law. An indorsement which menOn the contrary, it will be a good indorsetions the name of the person in whose favor ment if it be made on the face of the bill or note. Story on Bills, § 204. Story on Notes, § 121. 1 Stra. 18, 19. But this is, undoubtedly, an improper sense of the term. it is made, thus: "Pay A. B. or order, C. D." Story on Notes, § 139. Story on Bills, § 206. INDORSER, Endorser. [L. Lat. indossans.] In mercantile law. The party by whom a bill of exchange, promissory note or check is indorsed.* Chitty on Bills, 2.