A technical phrase of the Roman law, meaning by force, stealth, or importunity. Clam delinquentes magis puniuntur quam palam. 8 Coke, 127. Those sinning secretly are punished more severely than those sinning openly.
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A technical phrase of the Roman law, meaning by force, stealth, or importunity. Clam delinquentes magis puniuntur quam palam. 8 Coke, 127. Those sinning secretly are punished more severely than those sinning openly.
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