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CrimLaw2 Def of Terms
CrimLaw2 Def of Terms
Definition of Terms
Abduction - the taking away of a woman from her house or the place
where she may be for the purpose of carrying her to another place
with the intent to marry or to corrupt her.
Coup d' Etat - Essence of the crime: Swift attack against the government,
its military camps an installations, etc. It maybe committed singly or
collectively. Committed through force, violation, intimidation, threat,
strategy or stealth.
Political Crimes are those directly aimed against the political order,
as well as such common crimes as may be committed to achieve a political
purpose. The decisive factor is the intent or motive.
Proposal - when the person who has decided to rise publicly and take
arms against the government for any of the purposes of rebellion
proposes its execution to some other person or persons.
Tumultuous - caused by more than 3 persons who are armed or provided with
means of violence.
Vagrants - Those who have no apparent means of subsistence and who have
the physical ability to work yet neglect to apply themselves to some
useful calling.