Law. Obs. [cf. AF. gager sa ley to WAGE ones law: see LAY sb.3] Wager of law.
1625. Act 1 Chas. I., c. 3 § 2. No Priviledge, proteccion, Inhibicion, or Injunccion, Ley Gager, or Essoine shalbe allowed to the Defendant. [Hence in Blount, Phillips, etc.]