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SONTICUS

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. Hurt; ful; ftnjurious; hindertng; excusing. or jus; tifyng delay. Morbus sonticus is any illness pf so serious a nature as to prevent a defendant from appearing in court and ‘to give him a valid excuse. ae eR
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.