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Conventions

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This name is seme-times given to compacts or treaties with foreign countries as to the apprehension and extradition of fugitive offenders. See Extradition.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The name of a writ for the breach of any covenant in writing, whether real or personal. Reg. Orig. 115; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 145.