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INDEFENSUS

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. In old English practice. Undefended; undenied by: pleading. A defendant who makes no defense or -Dlea. Blount. ; = . INDEFINITE FAILURE OF ISSUE. A failure of issue not merely at the death of the party whose issue are referred. to, but at any subsequent pertod, however remote. 1
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.