The Legal Definition of 'Monster'—A Forgotten Term from Ballentine's Law Dictionary

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Did you know that Ballentine's Law Dictionary once defined a "monster" as a human being by birth but resembling a lower animal in some way? Dive into the historical context of this shocking legal term and explore how societal views on physical differences have evolved. What does this say about the intersection of law, language, and humanity?

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