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HUNDRED-WEIGHT

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A denomination of weight containing, according to the English system, 112 pounds; but in this country, generally, it consists of 100 pounds avoirdupois. … [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...]

HULLUS

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In old records. A hill. 2 Mon. Angl. 292; Cowell. … [Read more...]

HUNGER

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The desire for taking food. Hunger is no excuse for larceny. 1 Hale, P. C. 54; 4 Bl. Com. 31. But it is a matter which applies itself strongly to the consciences of the judges in mitigation of the punishment. 2. When a person has died, and it is suspected he has been starved to death, an examination of his body ought to be made, to ascertain whether or not he died of hunger. … [Read more...]

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