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Druse v. Horter, 57 Wis

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

644, 16 N. W. 14; Doyle v. Metropolitan -El. R. Co., 1 Misc. Rep. 376, 20 N. Y. upp. 865.—Long parliament. The name usually given to the parliament which met in November. 1640,-under Charles I., and was dissolved by Cromwell on the 10th of April, 1653. The name “Long Parliament” is, however. also given to the parliament which met ' 661, after the restoration of the monarchy, and was dissolved on the 30th of December, 1678. This latter parliament is sometimes called, by way of distinction, the “long parliament
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.