† conuˈsee, -zee Law. Obs. or arch.
An archaic form of cognizee: He to whom cognizance was made, esp. in a fine of land.
| 1602 W. Fulbecke 2nd Pt. Parall. 65 [If] the payment of the money should be made at Bristowe, and the conusee receiued it at another place. 1767 Blackstone Comm. II. 363 The conusee or recoveror hath a fee-simple vested in himself by the fine or recovery. 1817 W. Selwyn Law Nisi Prius II. 661 An ejectment may be brought by the following persons: Assignee of a bankrupt; Conusee of a statute merchant or staple; copyholder. |