Lynch law; in particular a custom anciently prevailing in the parish of Halifax. England, by which the free burghers held a summary trial of any one accused of petit larceny, and if they found him guilty, ordered him to be decapitated.
Lynch law; in particular a custom anciently prevailing in the parish of Halifax. England, by which the free burghers held a summary trial of any one accused of petit larceny, and if they found him guilty, ordered him to be decapitated.