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Holding up the hand

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

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In criminni practice. A formality observed in the arraignment of prisoners. Held to be not absolutely necessary. 1 W. Bl.

Defined under Holding in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In criminal practice. A formality observed in the arraignment of prisoners. Held to be not absolutely necessary. 1 W. Bi. 3, 4,