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DECLINATORY PLEA Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

In English practice. The plea of sanctuary, or of benefit of
clergy, before trial or conviction. 2 Hale, P. C. 236; 4 Bl. Comm. 333. Now abolished. 4
Steph. Comm. 400, note; Id. 430, note.

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