A person who is given into the possession of the enemy, iu a public war,his freedom (or life) to stand as security for the performance of some contract orpromise made by the belligerent power giving the hostage with the other.
Your Free Online Legal Dictionary • Featuring Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Ed.
A person who is given into the possession of the enemy, iu a public war,his freedom (or life) to stand as security for the performance of some contract orpromise made by the belligerent power giving the hostage with the other.
Powered by Black’s Law Dictionary, Free 2nd ed., and The Law Dictionary.