A synonym for lynch law, or the summary (and unauthorized) trial of a person accused of crime and the Infliction of death upon him; from the name of the parish of Halifax, in England, where anciently this form of private justice was practised by the free burghers in the case of persons accused of stealing; also called "gibbet law." … [Read more...] about HALIFAX LAW
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HAIMSUCKEN
In Scotch law. The crime of assaulting a person in his own house. Bell. … [Read more...] about HAIMSUCKEN
HALIGEMOT
In Saxon law. The meeting of a hall, (conventus aulas,) that is, a lord's court; a court of a manor, or court-baron. Spelman. So called from the hall, where the tenants or freemen met, and Justice was administered. Crabb, Eng. Law, 26. … [Read more...] about HALIGEMOT
HALE
To bring someone into court through the use of force. … [Read more...] about HALE
HALIMAS
In English law. The feast of All Saints, on the 1st of November; one of the cross-quarters of the year, was computed from Halimas to Candlemas. Wharton. … [Read more...] about HALIMAS