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APPARATOR

\ˈapəɹˌe͡ɪtə], \ˈapəɹˌe‍ɪtə], \ˈa_p_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t_ə]\

Definitions of APPARATOR

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A furnisher or provider. Formerly the sheriff, in England, had charge of certain county affairs and disbursements, in which capacity he was called "apparator eomitutus," and received therefor a considerable emolument. Cowell.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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