simple blockade
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 69 U.S. 135 - The Circassian · 1864Most cited · 10 citing opinions
A simple blockade may be established by a naval officer, acting upon his own discretion or under direction of superiors, without governmental notification; while a public blockade is not only established in fact, but is notified, by the government directing it, to other governments. In the case of a simple blockade, the captors are bound to prove its existence at the time of capture; while in the case of a public blockade, the claimants are held to proof of discontinuance in order to protect themselves from the penalties of attempted violation.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One established by a naval commander acting on his own discretion and responsibility, or under the direction of a superior officer, but without governmental outers or notification. The Circassian, 2 Wall. 150, 17 L. Ed. 796.
Defined under Blockade in Black's Law Dictionary.