Christian
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
One who believes in or assents to the truth of the doctrines of Christianity, as taught by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. It does not include Mohammedans, Jews, Pagans, or infidels; Hale v. Everett, 53 N. H. 9, 16 Am. Rep. 82.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Pertaining to Jesus Christ or the religion founded by him; professing Christianity. The adjective is also used in senses more remote from its original meaning. Thus a "court Christian" is an ecclesiastical court; a "Christian name" is that conferred upon a person at baptism into the Christian church. As a noun, it signifies one who accepts and professes to live by the doctrines and principles of the Christian religion. Hale v. Everett, 53 N. H. 53, 16 Am. Rep. 82; State v. Buswell, 40 Neb. 358, 58 N. W. 728, 24 L. It. A. 68.
— Christian name. The baptismal name distinct from the surname. Stratton v. Foster, 11 Me. 407. It has been said from the bench that a Christian name may consist of a single letter. Wbarton.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Pertaining to Jesus Christ or the religion founded by him; professing Christianity. The adjective is also used in senses more remote from its original meaning. Thus a “court Christian” is an ecclesiastical court; a “Christian name” is that conferred upon a person at baptism into the Christian chureh. Asa noun, it signifies one who accepts and professes to live by the doctrines and principles of the Christian religion.