in a general sense, is the same with rivalry, or when two or more persons contend for the same thing.

in Scots law. In escheats, see LAW, Part III. No. clxvi. 17., &c. In confirmations by the superior, in resignations, and in personal rights of lands, ibid. clxviii. 5.—9. In inhibitions, in adjudications, amongst assignees, arresters, and pointers, ibid. clxxi. 6. clxxii. 3. clxxxvii. 8, 9, 10. Amongst creditors of a defunct, clxxxi. 19.