Watch And Ward
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A phrase used In the English law to denote the superintendence and care of certain officers whose duties are to protect the public from harm.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A phrase used in the English law to denote the superintendence and care of certain officers whose duties are to protect the public from harm.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Watch denotes keeping guard during the night; "ward," by day.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In English law. The duty of keepmg watch by night, and guard by day, in a town or other district; one of the principal duties of constables, arising from the statute of Winchester.