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Oppressor

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

One who having public authority uses it unlawfully to tyrannize over another: as, if he keep him in prison until he shall do something which he not lawfully bound to do. To charge a magistrate with being an oppressor is actionable; 1 Stark. SI. 185.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A publlc officer who unlawfully uses his authority by way of oppression, (q. v.)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A public officer who unlawfully uses his authority by way of oppression, (g. 0.)