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v. to schedule, as to "set a case for trial."

SET, contracts. Foreign bills of exchange are generally drawn in parts; as, "pay this my first bill of exchange, second and third of the same tenor and date not paid;" the whole of these parts, which make but one bill, are called a set. Chit. Bills, 175, 6, (edition of 1836); 2 Pardess. n. 342.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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The world No.1 came back from two sets down in the fourth round against Kevin Anderson last year - and is lucky to get the chance to try again today.

Novak reign is rescued by the rain; WIMBLEDON 2016; QUERREY HAS CHAMP ON ROPES

Defending champion Djokovic will return on Saturday hoping to repeat his comeback from two sets down against Kevin Anderson in last year's fourth round, a match that also spanned two days.

Saved by the rain, Djokovic's hopes hanging by a thread

Federer said: "I've been struggling to find my rhythm but it feels good to come back from two sets down."

FED FIGHTS

Six-times champion Roger Federer came back from the brink of a dramatic first-round exit at Wimbledon, recovering from two sets down to beat gritty Colombian Alejandro Falla 5-7 4-6 6-4 7-6 6-0.

Federer comes back from the brink

Lloyd booked his quarterfinal place in equally dramatic fashion, coming from two sets down against Kevin Painter to win 3-2.

Darts: Barney's getting back to his best

The Swiss maestro battled back from two sets down and twice saved match point before the 22-year-old Spaniard finally prevailed 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7 in dark conditions on Centre Court.

Lawn Tennis: Nadal reigns as Federer falls at last

The IPPC Directive sets down requirements for highly polluting industrial and agricultural activities.

ENERGY : ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY CONCERNED OVER COMMISSION'S POLLUTION PROPOSALS

The IPCC Directive sets down requirements for highly polluting industrial and agricultural activities.

INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS : ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY CONCERNED OVER COMMISSION'S IPCC PROPOSALS

It sets down the motors on a rack, from which a third Engel robot packs them into boxes for shipping.

A custom molder takes the next step

Hewitt has not played since that five-set thriller against the Swiss star, when he came back from two sets down to seal Australia's place in the final, and the experience remains fresh in the mind.

TENNIS: Hewitt turns back the clock

Against Sergio Roitman, Nicolas Lapentti and Robredo, Costa was forced to fight back from two sets down before winning the clash.