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DUCKING-STOOL. See CASTIGATORY

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: French

‘DUCROIRE. In French law. Guaranty; equivalent to del credere, (which see.)
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.