Meanings
plural dischargeants
- IrelandobsoletepossiblylawThe person who is called on to discharge a charge placed by the chargeant.
Every charge and discharge shall be verified by the affidavit of the chargeant and dischargeant respectively, unless the Court shall otherwise allow.
1904, Great Britain, Statutory Rules and Orders Other Than Those of a Local, Personal, Or Temporary Character, page 557Antonyms: chargeant
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe person who is called on to discharge a charge placed by the chargeant.
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