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HOT-WATER ORDEAL

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Hostes sunt qui nobis vel quibus nos bellum decernimus; cseteri proditores vel preedones sunt. 7 Coke, 24. Enemies are those with whom ‘we declare war, or who declare it against us; all others are traitors or pirates. °
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.