covin

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He would begin his appeal to the jury in some case where a fraud had been attempted on his client, by saying, "Gentlemen, the law abhorreth covin."

From Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 by Hoar, George Frisbie

He is one that, like a bond without fraud, covin, and further delay, is void and of none effect, otherwise does stand and remain in full power, force, and virtue.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various

It, therefore, seems to be no very conclusive reasoning, which connects those two propositions:—'the nation is become less ferocious, and, therefore, the laws against fraud and covin shall be relaxed.'

From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces by Johnson, Samuel

John Young was the officer of her covin, and the number composing it was thirteen.

From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)

Shall I, an innocent proprietor, be mulcted of my right by thy fraud and covin?

From The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales by Garnett, Richard