To Dissuade
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
crim. law, to induce a person not to do anact. Ta dissuade a witness from giving evidence against a person indicted, is an indictable offence at common law. Hawk. B. 1, c. 21, s. 15. The mere attempt to stifle evidence, is also criminal, although the persuasion should not succeed, on the general principle that an incitement to commit a crime, 18 in itself criminal. 1k Russ. on Cr. 44; 6 East, R. 464; 2 East, R. 5, 21; 2 Str. 904; 2 Leach, 925. Vide To Persuade.