Commentaries on the Laws of England: In Four Books, Volume 4Callaghan, 1876 - Law |
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... usually de- nominated with us in England , the doctrine of the pleas of the Crown ; so called , because the sovereign , in whom centres the majesty of the whole community , is supposed by the law to be the person injured by every ...
... usually de- nominated with us in England , the doctrine of the pleas of the Crown ; so called , because the sovereign , in whom centres the majesty of the whole community , is supposed by the law to be the person injured by every ...
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... usually called the Roman Catholic Emancipation Act , and which only became law after a protracted and memorable struggle both in and out of the legislature . By that act the statutes requiring declarations against transubstantia- tion ...
... usually called the Roman Catholic Emancipation Act , and which only became law after a protracted and memorable struggle both in and out of the legislature . By that act the statutes requiring declarations against transubstantia- tion ...
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... usually follows its profanation , the keeping one day in seven holy , as a time of relaxation and refreshment as well as for public worship , is of admirable service to a state , considered merely as a civil institution . It humanises ...
... usually follows its profanation , the keeping one day in seven holy , as a time of relaxation and refreshment as well as for public worship , is of admirable service to a state , considered merely as a civil institution . It humanises ...
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... usually practised , rather for the sake of private and unlawful lucre , than out of any disaffection to the sovereign . And there- fore both this and its kindred species of treason , that of counter- feiting the seals of the crown or ...
... usually practised , rather for the sake of private and unlawful lucre , than out of any disaffection to the sovereign . And there- fore both this and its kindred species of treason , that of counter- feiting the seals of the crown or ...
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... usually , by connivance , at length ripened by humanity into law , a sledge or hurdle was allowed , to preserve the offender from the extreme torment of being dragged on the ground or pavement . 2. That he be hanged by the neck , and ...
... usually , by connivance , at length ripened by humanity into law , a sledge or hurdle was allowed , to preserve the offender from the extreme torment of being dragged on the ground or pavement . 2. That he be hanged by the neck , and ...
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