enemy

enemy
Another nation with which the country is in a state of war; more broadly defined for the purposes of some statutes, as including the individuals and corporations of a nation with which the country is at war. 56 Am J1st War § 83. Narrowly interpreted, an "enemy" is always the subject of a foreign power, who owes no allegiance to our government or country. United States v Greathouse (CC Cal) 4 Sawy 457, 466, F Cas No 15254. Reasonably, a person engaged against the United States in a rebellion or civil war is an "enemy." 56 Am J1st War § 62. The status of a person as an "enemy" for the purposes of the application of the Trading with the Enemy Act is determined with reference to domicil or residence in the territory of the nation which is a belligerent against the United States rather than according to nationality. 56 Am J1st War § 83. For the purposes of such statute, an "enemy" may be a partnership, corporation, or other body of individuals. 56 Am J1st War § 83. See alien enemy; public enemy.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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