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Campfight

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In old English law. The fighting of two champions or combatants in the field (campus); the judicial combat, or dwellum. 8 Inst. 221. CAMPUS (Lat. a field). A share or division of land; a division of that which would otherwise be in gross; champerty. Blount; Cowell. CAMPUS MAM (Law Lat.) The field of May. An anniversary assembly of the Saxons, held on May Day, when they confederated for the defense of the kingdom against all its enemies. Wharton. CAMPUS MARTII (Law Lat.) The field of March. A national assemblage of the Franks held in that month.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A duel; a battle.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. The fighting of two champions or combatants in the field; the judicial combat or duellum. 3 Inst. 22L

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Inold Englishlaw. The fighting of two champions or combatants in the field; the judicial combat, or dueliuin. 3 Inst, 221.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In old English law. The fighting of two champions (campiones,) or combatants in the field, (campus;) the judicial combat, or duellum. 3 Inst 221. See Acre-fight