Legal Term: BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY

Definition: An ancient book compiled in the reign of Edw. III. It has always been deemed of the highest authority in matters concerning the admiralty. It contains the laws of Oleron, At large, a view of the crimes and offences cognizable in the admiralty, ordinances and commentaries on matters of prize and maritime torts, injuries and contracts, 2 Gall. R. 404.

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