A prison where offenders of a particular class are confined. The term is more common in England than in the United States. … [Read more...] about HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS
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HOYMAN
The master or captain of a hoy. 2. Hoymen are liable as common carriers. Story, Bailm. Section 496. … [Read more...] about HOYMAN
HOSPODAR
A Turkish governor in Moldavia or Wallachia. … [Read more...] about HOSPODAR
HOT PURSUIT
Criminal Law, generally, an exception to the rule requiring a police officer have an arrest warrant and enter a private home, usually in the context of a police officer chasing down a criminal who has committed a crime (such as receiving illegal drugs) and has entered a home. The police officer may enter the home, without a warrant, in order to prevent the alleged criminal from … [Read more...] about HOT PURSUIT
HOST
L. Fr. An army. Britt C. 22. A military expedition; war. Kelhain. … [Read more...] about HOST