Clergyable

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In English law. Allowing of, or entitled to, the benefit of clergy (privilegium clericale). Used of persons or crimes. 4 Bl. Comm. 371 et seq. CLERICAL feRROR. An error made by a clerk in transcribing or otherwise. A mistake in writing or copying any document.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Entitled to benefit of clergy.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Allowing of, or entitled to, the benefit of clergy (privilegium clericale). Used of persons or crimes. 4 Bla. Com. 371. See Benefit of Clergy.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. Admitting of clergy or benefit of clergy. A clergyable felony was one of that class in which clergy was allowable. 4 Bl. Comm. 371-373.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In old English law. Admitting of clergy, or benefit of clergy.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English law. Admitting of clergy, or benefit of clergy. A clergyable felony was one of that class in which clergy was allowable. 4 Bl. Comm. 3¢1-373.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

That which admits of <5lcrgy, or benefit of clergy. A clergyable felony was one of that class in which clergy was allowable. 4 Bl, Com, 371 — 373.