League

A measure of length, whleh consists of three geographical miles. The jurisdiction of the United States extends into the sea a marine league.

See acts of Congi’e.ss of June 6, 1794, and April 20, 1818; 1 Wait, State Papers 195.

A conspiracy to do an unlawful act The term Is but little used. An agreement or treaty between states. Leagues between states are of several kinds: First, leagues offensive and defensive, by which two or more nations agree not only to defend each other, but to carry on war against their common enemies. Second, defensive, but not offensive, obliging each to defend the other against any foreign Inva-. sion. Third, leagues of simple amity, by which one contracts not to invade, injure, or offend the other; this usually Includes the liberty of mutu.al commerce and trade, and the safeguard of merchants and traders in each other’s domain.

Bacon, Abr. Prerogative (D 4).

See Peace; Tbuoe; Wab.