inspeximus

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inspeximus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Inspeximus \In*spex"i*mus\, n. [L., we have inspected.]
     The first word of ancient charters in England, confirming a
     grant made by a former king; hence, a royal grant.
     [1913 Webster]

inspeximus - Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) :

  INSPEXIMUS. We have seen. A word sometimes used in letters-patent, reciting 
  a grant, inspeximus such former grant, and so reciting it verbatim; it then 
  grants such further privileges as are thought convenient. 5 Co. 54.