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WASTORS

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In old statutes. A kind of thieves. … [Read more...]

WATCH

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police. To watch is, properly speaking, to stand sentry and attend guard during the night time: certain officers called watchmen are appointed in most of the United States, whose duty it is to arrest all persons who are violating the law, or breaking the peace. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - A body of constables on duty on any particular night.(verb) - … [Read more...]

WATCH AND WARD

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A phrase used in the English law, to denote the superintendence and care of certain officers, whose duties are to protect the public from harm. "Watch" denotes keeping guard during the night; "ward," by day. … [Read more...]

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