Also (correctly), quadriennium. [a. L. quadriennium, f. quadri- QUADRI- + annus year.] A period of four years; spec. in Sc. Law (see quot. 1823).
1823. Crabb, Quadriennium utile,… the term of four years allowed … to a minor after his majority, during which he may by suit, or action, endeavour to annul any deed granted to his prejudice during his minority.
1857. G. Oliver, Collect. Hist. Cath. Relig. in Cornwall, etc. 482. Francis Watmough … is known to have filled several quadrienniums before his death.
1876. Fox Bourne, Locke, I. ii. 52. In taking his bachelor’s degree … Locke abridged the old quadrennium … by one term.
