Adhering
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
Joining, leagued with, cleaving to; as, “adhering to the enemies of the Uniled States.” Rebels, being citizens, are not “enemies,” within the meaning of the constitution; hence a conviction for treason, in promoting a rebellion, cannot be sustained under that branch of tbe constitutional definition which speaks of “adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort,” 2 Abb, (0, 8.) 364.