Definition and Citations:
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.
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.