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MISPRISION

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

FEMALE. The sex which conceives and gives birth to young. Also a member of such sex. The term is generic, but may have the specific meaning of “woman,” if so indicated by the context. State v. Hemm, 82 Towa, 609, 48 N. W. 971.
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.