furca et fossa

furca et fossa (f[schwa]r-k[schwa] et fahs-[schwa]). [Law Latin] Hist. Gallows and pit. • This phrase was used in ancient grants of criminal jurisdiction for punishing felons: hanging for men and drowning for women.

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法律翻译舒婷，知名法学院保险学专业，专注翻译各类与保险与再保险诉讼有关的法律文件。