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In vinculis

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In chains.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In chains; in actual custody. Gilb. For. Rom. 97. Applied also, figuratively, to the condition of a person who is compelled to submit to terms which oppression and his necessities impose on him. 1 Story, Eq. Jur. § 302.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In chains; in actual custody. Gilb. Forum Rom. 97. Applied also, figuratively, to the condition of a person who is compelled to submit to terms which oppression and his necessities Impose on him. 1 Story, Eq. Jur. § 302.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In chains; in actual custody, Gilb, Forum Rom. 97. Applied also, figuratively, to the condition of a person who is compelled to submit to terms which oppression and his necessities impose on him. 1 Story, Eq. dur. § 3U2.