What does afforcement mean?
Afforcement means (obsolete) A reinforcement; a strengthening..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) A reinforcement; a strengthening..
“It may be doubtful,” says Mr. Starkie, “whether the doctrine of afforcement was applied to criminal cases.[…]”
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Afforcement means (obsolete) A reinforcement; a strengthening..
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“It may be doubtful,” says Mr. Starkie, “whether the doctrine of afforcement was applied to criminal cases.[…]”
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