APPREHENSIO

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. In the civil and old English law. A taking hold of a person or thing; apprehension; the seizure or ccapture of a person. Calvin.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.