Clandestine
Something that is purposely kept from the view or knowledge of others either in violation of the law or to conduct or conceal some illegal purpose.
CLANDESTINE. That which is done in secret and contrary to law.
2.Generally a clandestine act in case of the limitation of actions will prevent the act from running.
Clandestine
Something kept purposely from the view or knowledge of others either in violation of the law or to conduct or conceal some illegal purpose. A "clandestine marriage" would be one which does not comply with laws related to publicity.
Clandestine Marriage and Marriage Reform
While most people married publicly, the lack of formal requirements meant that a marriage or betrothal contracted without witnesses, or clandestinely, could still be valid though difficult to prove.
Expanded Legal Definition of Citizen's ArrestClandestine Something purposely kept from the view or knowledge of others either in violation of the law or to conduct or conceal some illegal purpose.
By Pennsylvania statute of March 21, 1772, it is enacted that if any tenant for life, years, at will, or otherwise, shall fraudulently or clandestinely convey his goods off the premises to prevent the landlord from distraining the same, such person, ...
abscond To leave the jurisdiction of the court in a clandestine manner, or to conceal oneself, in order to avoid law enforcement authorities.
Despoil. Imports the use of violence or of clandestine means to deprive a person of something he possesses. Sunol v. Hepburn, 1 Cal. 268 (1850).
 See also: Force, Will, Law, Action, Land
  
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