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HUSBREC

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In Saxon law. The crime of housebreaking or burglary. Crabb, Eng. Law, 59, 308. … [Read more...]

HYDROMETER

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An instrument for measuring the density of fluids; being immersed in fluids, as in water, brine, beer, brandy, it determines the proportion of their densities, or their specific gravities, and thence their qualities. 2. By, the Act of Congress of January 12, 1825, 3 Story's' Laws U. S. 1976, the secretary of the treasury is authorized, under the direction of the president of … [Read more...]

HULKA

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In old records. A hulk or small vessel. Cowell. … [Read more...]

HUNG JURY

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When a jury is deadlocked and unable to arrive at a unanimous verdict or other required level of unanimity for a verdict. A hopelessly split jury which is unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding a decision. A jury so irreconcilably divided in opinion that they cannot agree upon any verdict. … [Read more...]

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