Law, 488, 47 Atl

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

649.—Public wrongs. Violations of public rights and duties which affect the whole community, considered as a community; crimes and misdemeanors. 3 Bl. Comm. 2; 4 Bl). Comm. 1.—Real wrong. In old English law. An injury to the freehold.

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.