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In terrorem populi

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

To the terror of the people.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat. To the terror of the pcople. A technical phrase necessary in indictments for riots. 4 Car. & P. 373.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

to the terror of the people. An indictment for a riot is bad unless it conclude in terrorem populi. 4 Carr. & Payne, 373.