Springes
Definitions
- (n.) A mechanical device, such as a spring-loaded trap, used historically to catch animals or persons, sometimes referenced in legal contexts involving property or trespass laws.
The defendant was found guilty of setting illegal springes on his property to trap wildlife.
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Commentary
Legal references to 'springes' typically appear in historical or property law contexts concerning unlawful traps; modern usage is rare.
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