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HARES

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Scotch

of heirs, come the heirs of heirs to infinity.

HERESCHIP. In old Scotch law. Theft or robbery. 1 Pitc. Crim. Tr. pt. 2, pp. 26, 89.
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.