Nihil (Noun)
Meaning
(Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ); "nihil habet".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The sheriff returned with a nihil, indicating that the defendant could not be found to serve the writ.
- The court received a nihil from the sheriff, stating that the summons had not been served.
- After searching the premises, the officer reported nihil, meaning no evidence of the crime was found.
- The Latin phrase "nihil habet" translates to "he has nothing" and is often used in legal contexts to indicate a lack of assets.
- The sheriff's nihil was filed with the court, explaining that the defendant had not been located to serve the subpoena.