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Every libel, which is called famosus libellus, is made either against a private man, or against a public person. If it be against a private man, it deserves a severe punishment.
Edward Coke
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Edward Coke
Died: 1633
Died: September 3
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Mileham
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Sir Edward Coke
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Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.
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