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Indeed, where a word is used in the Constitution having a previous signification or character in the institutions of England, we cannot err, if we consider its import there.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of legal terms used in the Constitution.
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