voluntary holiday
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 64 U.S. 28 - Charles Richardson v. David Goodard · 1859Most cited · 51 citing opinions
The proclamation of the Governor is but a recommendation. It has not the force of law, nor was it so intended. The duties of fasting and prayer are voluntary, and not of compulsion, and holiday is a privilege, not a duty.
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