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I don't know about judicially sanctioned dueling, but many private duels were not actually lethal. The terms were often set to first blood, meaning first to str
by vezzy-fnord 11y ago
I don't know about judicially sanctioned dueling, but many private duels were not actually lethal. The terms were often set to first blood, meaning first to strike a wound wins.
I'm not entirely certain of whether lethal dueling should be permissible, but complete prohibition might not be in order, either.
- sandworm101 11y agoA dual isn't trial by combat. Dueling was about honor, not debts, and has never been recognized by the law as a means for settling disputes. Whether in the east or west, it was basically a game for rich kids wanting to play soldier in front of the girls.
- vezzy-fnord 11y agoIt was once recognized in Uruguay, ostensibly: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/235374/URUGUAY-RESCINDS-LAW-ALLOWING-DISPUTES-TO-BE-SETTLED-BY-DUEL.html?pg=all http://www.deseretnews.com/article/235374/URUGUAY-RESCINDS-L...