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Summary[]

Allowed customs officers in the colonies to search cargo.

Exact Definition[]

British writs that were granted to custom officers in the colonies to search cargo and evict certain goods.

Importance[]

Important because it was an issue of reason and violation of rights, and 'basically' put users with writs above the law.

Additional Information[]

Anything else--supplemental info, memory pegs, etc.

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