BURGLARIOUSL
\bɜːɡlˈe͡əɹɪəsə͡l], \bɜːɡlˈeəɹɪəsəl], \b_ɜː_ɡ_l_ˈeə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s_əl]\
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Pleadings. This is a technical word, which must be introduced into an indictment for burglary; no other word will answer the same purpose, nor will any circumlocution be sufficient. 4 Co. 39; 5 Co. 121; Cro. Eliz. 920; Bac. Ab. Indictment, G 1; Com. Dig. Indictment, G 6; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, 242.
By John Bouvier
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