Cry de pais
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I. fr.
In old English law. The cry of the country; the hue and cry after oflienders, as raised by the country, in the absence of the constable, v. Hue and cry.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
or CRI DE PAIS. The hue and ery raised by the people in ancient times, where a felony had been committed and the constable was absent.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr.
In old English law. A cry of the country. The hue and cry after offenders, as raised by the country, [i. e. the inhabitants], in the absence of the constable to whom that duty properly belonged. 2 Hale's P. C. 100. See Hue and cry.