neck verseglossary / neck verse, 保命诗 neck verse保命诗 指《圣经·诗篇》〔Psalm〕第51章第1节,旧时当囚徒声称拥有神职人员特权〔benefit of clergy〕时,用于测验其阅读能力,以证明其是否可享受该特权。保命诗经常被用以逃避绞刑。 词条贡献者 译员张宏,知名法学院法律翻译专业,专注翻译各种与调查与白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。
neck verse neck verse neck verse. Hist. A verse, usu. consisting of the opening verse of Psalm 51 (Miserere mei, Deus “Have mercy on…
neck verse neck verse Hist. A verse, usu. consisting of the opening verse of Psalm 51 (Miserere mei, Deus “Have mercy on me, O…