HUE AND CRY
\hjˈuː and kɹˈa͡ɪ], \hjˈuː and kɹˈaɪ], \h_j_ˈuː a_n_d k_ɹ_ˈaɪ]\
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By Daniel Lyons
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In old English law. A loud outcry with which felons (such as robbers,burglars, and murderers) were anciently pursued, and which all who heard it werebound to take up, and join in the pursuit, until the malefactor was taken. Bract fols.1156, 124; 4 Bl. Comm. 293.A written proclamation issued on the escape of a felon from prison, requiring allofficers and people to assist in retaking him. 3 How. State Tr. 386.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Eng. law. A mode of pursuing felons, or such as have dangerously wounded any person, or assaulted any one with intent to rob him, by the constable, for the purpose of arresting the offender. 2 Hale, P. C. 100.
By John Bouvier
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An ancient process for the pursuit of felons, which the common law provided, and may still make use of, as it seems, although unnecessary in these days.
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Gazette published by authority, containing the names of deserters, persons charged with crime, and other particulars of police news.
By Henry Percy Smith
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