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Mormonism

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The system of doctrines, practices (especially polygamy), ceremonies, and church government maintained by the Mormons. Cent. Diet See Mabriaoe.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A social and religious system prevailing in the territory of Utah, a distinctive feature of which is the practice of polygamy. These plural marriages are not recognized by law, but are indictable offenses under the statutes of the United States and of Utah.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A social and religious system prevailing in the territory of Utah, a distinctive feature of which is the practice oi polygamy. ‘These plural marriages are not recognized by law, but are indictable offenses under the statutes of the United States and of Utah.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889