EAVES-DROPPERS
\ˈiːvzdɹˈɒpəz], \ˈiːvzdɹˈɒpəz], \ˈiː_v_z_d_ɹ_ˈɒ_p_ə_z]\
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Crim. law. Persons as wait under walls or windows or the eaves of a house, to listen to discourses, and thereupon to frame mischievous tales.
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The common law punishment for this offence is fine, and finding sureties for good behaviour. 4 Bl. Com. 167; Burn's Just. h. t.; Dane's Ab. Index, h. t.; 1 Russ. Cr. 302.
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In Tennessee, an indictment will not lie for eaves-dropping. 2 Tenn. R. 108.
By John Bouvier
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