Double plea
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DOUBLE PLEA. The alleging, for one single purpose, two or more distinct
grounds of defence, when one of them would be as effectual in law, as both
or all. Vide Duplicity.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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