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Fifteenth Amendment

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Anderson (1889)

Definitions from Case Law

From 307 U.S. 268 - Lane v. Wilson · 1939Most cited · 995 citing opinions

The Amendment nullifies sophisticated as well as simple-minded modes of discrimination. It hits onerous procedural requirements which effectively handicap exercise of the franchise by the colored race although the abstract right to vote may remain unrestricted as to race.

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A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

See Citizen. FIGrHT. Does not necessarily imply that both parties should give and take blows. It is sufficient that they voluntarily put their bodies in position with that intent. i See Combat; Duel; Mayhem: Prize-fighting.