Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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indenture of a fine

Hist. A document engrossed by the chirographer of fines to reflect penalties assessed by the court. ( The chirographer prepared indentures in duplicate on the same piece of parchment, then split the parchment along an indented line through a word, sentence, or drawing placed on the parchment to help ensure its authenticity. See CHIROGRAPHER OF FINES.