Declinatory Plea
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
A plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy.
4 Bla. Com. 333. Abolished, 6 & 7 Geo. IV. c. 28, s. 6; MozL & W. Diet.
See Benefit of Clergy.