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Trespass vi et armis

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An action for injury committed by the direct application of force to one’s person or property. See 70 Fed. (U. S.) 967.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Trespass with force and arms. The common-law action for damages for any injury committed by the defendant with direct and immediate force or violence against the plaintiff or his property.

Defined under Trespass in Black's Law Dictionary.