"declinatory plea" meaning in All languages combined

See declinatory plea on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: declinatory pleas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} declinatory plea (plural declinatory pleas)
  1. (UK, law, obsolete) The plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction. Tags: UK, obsolete
    Sense id: en-declinatory_plea-en-noun-JThKBWmH Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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