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Definition: DECLINATORY PLEA

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: DECLINATORY PLEA

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: DECLINATORY PLEA

ExpressionsDefinition
Declinatory plea(O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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