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An ancient form of trial, now abolished, by which the accused, tied band and foot, were cast into cold water, and if they did not sink they were deemed innocent or they were compelled to plunge their limbs into hot water, and if they came out unhurt they were considered innocent. Vide Ordeal. … [Read more...] about WATER ORDEAL

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A natural stream of water fed from permanent or periodical natural sources and usually flowing in a par-ticular direction in a defined channel, having a bed and banks or sides, and usually discharging itself into some other stream or body of water. Los Angeles v. Pomeroy, 124 Cal. … [Read more...] about WATER-COURSE

A written order issued and signed by a magistrate directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. … [Read more...] about WARRANT OF ARREST