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Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In Scotch law. A witness was formerly inadmissible who was not worth the king's unlaw, i. e., the sum of £10 Scots, then the common fine for absence from court and for small delinquencies. Bell, Diet.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Scotch) A property qualification required of witnesses.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Scotch law. A witness was formerly inadmissible who was not worth the king's unlaw; i. e., the sum of £10 Scots, then the common fine for absence from court and for small delinquencies. Bell.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In Scots law. An amercement for not appearing in court