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REBELLIOUS ASSEMBLY. In Eng

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

lish law. <A gathering of twelve persons or more, intending, going about, or practicing unlawfully and of their own authority to thange any laws of the realm; or to destroy the inclosure of any park or ground inclosed, banks of fish-ponds, pools, condults, ecc., to the intent the same shall remain void; or that they shal] have way in any of the sald grounds; or to destroy the deer in any park. fish in ponds, coneys in any warren, dovehouses, etc.; or to burn sacks of corn; or to abate rents or prices of victuals, etc. See Cowell.
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.