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High Steward, Court of the Lord
convicted of big-amy in 1776; that of the Earl of Cardigan, who was acquitted of murder (in a duel) in 1841; and that of Earl Russell, who was convicted of bigamy on 17th July, 1901, and sentenced
Monomachy
Monomachy [fr. Gk., and a fight], a duel; a single combat. It was anciently allowed by law, for the trial or proof of crimes. It was
Ornest
the kingdoms of the North, where it was practised under the name of holmgang, from the custom fighting duels on a small island or Holm, Anc. Inst. Eng.
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Rencounter
Rencounter, a sudden meeting; as opposed to a duel, which is deliberate. A hostile meeting or contest; a battle or combat, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p.
Seconds
Seconds, assistants a duel. If either of the principals is killed, his adversary, and also the seconds, are all guilty of murder.
Volenti non fit injuria
number from grievous bodily harm and from exhibitions which alarm the public conscience, such as prize-fights without gloves, duels, etc., and see LIBEL. The maxim has also been invoked in cases where the person injured was alleged
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