A tenure by which a tenant was bound to provide meat and drink for his lord at least once in the year. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CONVIVIUM
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COOPERTURA
In forest law. A thicket or covert of wood. … [Read more...] about COOPERTURA
CONVOCATION
In ecclesiastical law. The general assembly of the clergy to consult upon ecclesiastical matters. … [Read more...] about CONVOCATION
COOPERTUS
Covert; covered. … [Read more...] about COOPERTUS
CONVOY
mar. law. A naval force under the command of an officer appointed by government, for the protection of merchant ships and others, during the whole voyage, or such part of it as is known to require such protection. 2. Warranties are sometimes inserted in policies of insurance that the ship shall sail with convoy. To comply with this warranty, five things are essential; first, … [Read more...] about CONVOY