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A Responsis

L. Lat in ecclesiastical law. one whose office It was to give or convey answers; otherwise termed regpon-galig, and apuerigiarins. one who, being con-suited on ecclesiastical matters, gave an-swers, counsel, or advice; otherwise termed a congilitg. Spelman, “Apocrigiuriug”

Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)