“To bereave a man of life...without accusation or trial, would be so gross and notorious an act of despotism.”

William Blackstone

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About William Blackstone

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Sir William Blackstone was an influential English jurist, judge, and Tory politician of the 18th century. He is most famous for his seminal work, 'Commentaries on the Laws of England', which provided a systematic...

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