houseburning

houseburning. The common-law misdemeanor of intentionally burning one’s own house that is within city limits or that is close enough to other houses that they might be in danger of catching fire (even though no actual damage to them may result). — Also termed combustio domorum. Cf. ARSON. [Cases: Arson

2. C.J.S. Arson §§ 2–5, 9.]

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资深译员Sheldon，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。