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Amputation of Right Hand

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

An ancient punishment for a blow given in a superior court; or for assaulting a judge sitting in the court

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

An ancient punishment for a blow given in _ @ superior court; or for assaulting a judge sitting in the court.