Mainprise
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law · Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
The release of a man arrested, into the custody of his friends, who became bound for his appearance. A •wrrit of mainprise directed to the sheriff ordered him to take mainpernours, and set the prisoner at large.