NOT GUILTY BY STATUTE
\nˈɒt ɡˈɪlti ba͡ɪ stˈat͡ʃuːt], \nˈɒt ɡˈɪlti baɪ stˈatʃuːt], \n_ˈɒ_t ɡ_ˈɪ_l_t_i b_aɪ s_t_ˈa_tʃ_uː_t]\
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In English practice. A plea of the general issue by a defendant in a civil action, when he intends to give special matter in evidence by virtue of some act or acts of parliament, iu which case he must add the reference to such act or acts, and state whether such acts are public or otherwise. But, if a defendant so plead, he will not be allowed to plead any other defense, without the leave of the court or a judge. Mozley & Whitley.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.