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BREACH OF PRISON

\bɹˈiːt͡ʃ ɒv pɹˈɪzən], \bɹˈiːt‍ʃ ɒv pɹˈɪzən], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ ɒ_v p_ɹ_ˈɪ_z_ə_n]\

Definitions of BREACH OF PRISON

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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The offense of actually and forcibly breaking a prison or gaol, with intent to escape. 4 Chit. Bl. 130, notes; 4 Steph. Comm. 255. The escape from custody of a person lawfully arrested on criminal process.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

An unlawful escape out of prison. This is of itself a misdemeanor. 1 Russ. Cr. 378; 4 Bl. Com. 129 2 Hawk. P. C. c. 18, s. 1 7 Conn. 752. The remedy for this offence is by indictment. See Escape.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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