Definition of Declinatory Plea

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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.
  • Declinatory plea
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A plea of benefit of clergy.

  • Declinatory Plea
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In English practice. The plea of sanctuary or of bane-fit of clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C. 236; 4 Bl. Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4 Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id. 436, note.