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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
crim. law. Those who maintain or support a cause depending between others, not being retained as counsel or attorney. For this they may be fined and imprisoned.
2 Swift’s Dig. 328; 4 Bl. Com. 124; 1 Bac. Ab. 508.