Definition of DEFEAT in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DEFEAT
To prevent, frustrate, or circumvent; as in the phrase "hinder, delay, or defeat creditors." Coleman v. Walker, 3 Mete., Ky., 65, 77 Am.Dec. 163; Reuff-Griffin Decorating Co. v. Wilkes, 191 S.W. 443, 446, 173 Ky. 566.
To overcome or prevail against in any contest; as in speaking of the "defeated party" in an action at law. Wood v. Bailey, 21 Wall. 642, 22 L.Ed. 689. Or "defeated candidate" in an election. Norcop v. Jordan, 216 Cal. 764, 17 P.2d 123, 124.
To annul, undo, or terminate; as, a title or estate. See Defeasible.
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