declinatory pleas

A form of declinatory plea — The plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of declinatory plea
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“declinatory pleas.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declinatory%20pleas. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “declinatory pleas,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/declinatory%20pleas.

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