Legal Definitions - hutesium et clamor

hutesium et clamor

Hue and Cry. This is a term used in law.

If a crime is committed, the police may ask the public to help find the suspect by shouting and making noise. This is called a "hue and cry." For example, if someone steals a purse and runs away, the police may ask people nearby to shout and make noise to help catch the thief.

In the past, a "hue and cry" was a legal way to catch criminals. If someone saw a crime happening, they would shout "hue and cry" and other people would join in to help catch the criminal.

Today, the term "hue and cry" is still used in some legal contexts, but it is more commonly used in everyday language to mean a loud commotion or outcry.