ANCIENT

ancient,adj. Evidence. Having existed for a long time without interruption, usu. at least 20 to A

30  years <ancient  deed>  <ancient  map>.  •  Ancient items  are  usu.  presumed  to  be  valid  even  if

proof of validity cannot be made.Fed. R. Evid. 901(b)(8). [Cases: Evidence    372. C.J.S. Evidence

§§ 1010–1012, 1014–1015.]

ancient,n. A senior member of an Inn of Court or of Chancery. [Blacks Law 8th]