Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s1.58

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s1.58

³ अतीतव्यवहार literally signifies a person who has lost his capacity to contract in any way; but most probably a limit of age is meant.