Blackjack

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What does Blackjack mean in American Law?

The definition of Blackjack in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A weapon made by encasing lead or other heavy metal in a leather pouch with a flexible handle. Used both by the bad guys and (occasionally) the police. It is usually deemed a “deadly weapon” for purposes of “assault with a deadly weapon.” Also, another name for the gambling game twenty-one.