mob law

Example Sentences

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I think I said something about mob law.

From Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Held in Boston, in February, 1851. by Various

I was the only one who protested, for the simple reason that I do not believe in mob law.

From A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life by Siringo, Chas. A.

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 Hawthorne, Nathaniel

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 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Nevertheless, there is no proof that mob law prevailed in Belgium, as it did in Germany.

From What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it by Smith, Thomas F. A.