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In criminal law. An effort or endeavor to accomplish a crime, amounting to more than mere preparation or planning for it, and which, if not prevented, would have resulted in the full consummation of the act attempted, but which, in fact does not bring to pass the party's ultimate design. People v. Moran, 123 N. Y. 254, 25 N. E. 412, 10 L. R. A. 109, 20 Am. St. Rep. 732; Gandy … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The brother of a greatgrandfather's grandfather. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Frequently applying to preparation and steps taken to commit a crime. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In maritime law. A Spanish term signifying athwart, at right angles, or abeam; sometimes used as descriptive of the position of a vessel which is "lying to." The Hugo (D. C.) 57 Fed. 403, 410. … [Read more...]
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the term used when a person has planned to kill another person and was unsuccessful. … [Read more...]