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Fugitate

Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

In Scotch practice. To outlaw, by the sentence of a court; to outlaw for non-appearance in a criminni case. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 350.

Fugitatiou. When a criminal does not obey the citation to answer, the court pronounces sentence of fugitation against him, which induces a forfeiture of goods and chattels to the crown.