Pro confesso

Definition
: a judgment entered by a court after an entry of default against a party for failure to appear, to file a pleading, or to take other required procedural steps
compare decree pro confesso at decree
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the sequestrators may take possession of the party's personal property and keep him out of possession; but no sale can take place, unless perhaps to pay expenses; for this process is only to form the foundation of taking the bill pro confesso.

See also: Counsel, Entry, Party, Pleading, Confidential