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\bˈiː ˈɑː], \bˈiː ˈɑː], \b_ˈiː_ ˈɑː]\
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An abbreviation for Bancus Regis, (King's Bench,) or Bancus Regince, (Queen's Bench.) It is frequently found in the old books as a designation of that court. In more recent usage, the initial letters of the English names are ordinarily employed, i. e., K. B. or Q. B.
By Henry Campbell Black
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