Definition of Absque Hoc

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Absque hoc
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Without this. An introductory term used at the beginning of the negative part of a plea. See 8 Pa. 270.

  • Absque Hoc
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Without thin. These are technical words of denial, used in pleading at common law by way of special traverse, to introduce the negative part of the plea, following the affirmative part or inducement. Martin v. Hammon, 8 Pa. 270; Zents v. Legnard, 70 Pa. 192; Hite v. Kier, 38 Pa. 72; Reiter v. Morton, 96 Pa. 229; Turnpike Co. v. McCullough, 25 Pa. 303.