Molliter Manus Imposuit - Definition - Law Dictionary

Definition :

Molliter manus imposuit. An officer may lay hands upon another to turn him out of church (for instance), and prevent his disturbing the congregation; and if sued for this and the like battery, he may set forth the whole case and state that he laid hands upon him gently (molliter manus imposuit) for this purpose, 3 Steph. Com.