Definition of Burying Alive

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Burying alive
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    An old punishment for sodomy and dealing with Jews.

  • Burying Alive
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

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