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A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
Engl. law, is the taking a man into friendly custody, who might otherwise be committed signed.
Wood’s Inst. B. 4, c. 4; vide Mainpernors; Writ of Muainprise; and15 Vin. Ab. 146; 3 BI. Com. 128.