Fr. In feudal law. Feudal tenants; the same with hommes de fief, (g. v.) Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Hv. 28, c. 36. … [Read more...] about HOMMES FEODAUX
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HONORARIUM
In the civil law. An honorary or free gift; a gratuitous payment, as distinguished from hire or compensation for service; a lawyer's or counsellor's fee An honorarium is a voluntary donation, in consideration of services which admit of no compensation in money; in particular, to advocates at law, deemed to practice for honor or influence, and not for fees. McDonald v. Napier, … [Read more...] about HONORARIUM
HOMO
Latin: A man; a human being, male or female; a vassal, or feudal tenant; a retainer, dependent or servant Homo chartnlarins. A slave manumitted by charterHomo commendatns. In feudal law. One who surrendered himself into the power of another for the sake of protection or support. See Commendation. Homo eccle siasticus. A church vassal; one who was bound to serve a church, … [Read more...] about HOMO
HONORARIUM JUS
Lat. In Roman law. The law of the praetors and the edicts of the aediles. … [Read more...] about HONORARIUM JUS
HOMOGENEOUS
Fungible, undifferentiated, uniform in appearance. … [Read more...] about HOMOGENEOUS