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COMPASSING

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

COMPASSING. Imagining or contriving, or plotting. In English law, “compassing the king’s death” is trenson. 4 Ri.
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.