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Sederunt, Acts of, ordinances of the Court of Session in Scotland, made originally under authority of the statute 1540, c. 93, and later enabling Acts, which may be said to be equivalent to the Regul' Generales of the English Courts. Generally speaking, Acts of Sederunt regulate procedure in Scots litigation, terms of membership of legal Societies, etc. A quorum of nine judges is necessary-48 Geo. 3, c. 151, s. 11.