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See: crime OFFENCE, crimes. The doing that which a penal law forbids to be done, or omitting to do what it commands; in this sense it is nearly synonymous with crime. (q.v.) In a more confined sense, it may be considered as having the same meaning with misdemeanor, (q.v.) but it differs from it in this, that it is not indictable, but punishable summarily by the forfeiture of a penalty. 1 Chit. Prac. 14. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No man can hold the same land immediately of two several landlords No man is presumed to do anything against nature No man shall set up his infamy as a defence No man shall take by deed but parties no matter when no matter who no more no offense no one No one may be judge in his own cause no relation no reputation no repute no standing No-Load Fund |
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