mob law
Example Sentences
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The State then set about ascertaining privately in how far the victim of mob law had been guilty of the mischief which by general acclamation was imputed to him.
From A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France by William Duthie
A man acting in your capacity," said the factor, "should never make use of such expressions-never give encouragement to mob law.
From Manuel Pereira by F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) Adams
What we call nowadays mob law had not yet made its appearance—that is, in connection with witchcraft.
From A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 by Wallace Notestein
Nothing saved Dominicus, either from mob law or a court of justice, but an eloquent appeal made by the young lady in his behalf.
From From Twice Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
As this was likely to be mob law Sanders, and not Judge LeMonde, was elected chairman and the deliberations commenced at once.
From The Kentucky Ranger by Edward T. Curnick
