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Burying Alive

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. The ancient punishment of sodomites, and those who contracted with Jews. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 27, § 3.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An old punishment for sodomy and dealing with Jews.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. The ancient punishment of sodomites, and those who contracted with Jews. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 27, § 3.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In old English law. The punishment for sodomy, and contracting with Jews.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. The ancient punishment of sodomites, and those who contracted with Jews. Fleta, Jib. 1, c. 27, § 3.