The misdemeanor committed by a public officer, who under color of his office, wrongfully inflicts upon .any person any bodily harm, imprisonment, or other injury. 1 Russ. Crimes, 297; Steph. Dig. Crim. Law, 7L See U. S. v. Deaver (D. C.) 14 Fed. 597
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
