Definition of Cogitationis Poenam Nemo Patitur

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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.
  • Cogitationis poenam nemo patitur
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    No one suffers punishment for his thoughts. See 47 Or. 455, 8 Ann. Cas. 627, 4 L. R. A. (N. S.) 417, 84 Pac. 82.

  • Cogitationis poenam nemo patitur
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    No one is punished for his thoughts. Dig. 48, 19, 18.