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NOVUS HOMO

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. A new man. This term is applied to a man who has been pardoned of a crime, and so made, as it were, a “new man.”
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.