Sīst1, v. t.
v. t. [Lat. sistere, to bring to a stand, to stop.] (Scots Law.) To stay, as judicial proceedings; to delay or suspend.
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Sĭst2, n.
n. [See supra.] (Scots Law.) A stay or suspension of proceedings; an order for a stay of proceedings. Burvill.