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Slay

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

When not used in relation to bat-

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This word, in an indictment, adds nothing to the force and effect of the word "kill," when used with reference to the taking of human life. It is particularly applicable to the inking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used m this sense, it is synonymous with "kill" State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 35L

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

Signifies no more than " kill," and is not necessary in an indictment.^