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In old English law. A measure of land, being as much as could be worked with one plow. It is variously estimated at from 60 to 100 acres, but was probably determined by local usage. Another meaning was as much land as would support one family or the dwellers in a mansion-house. Also a house; a dwelling-house. Hide and gain. In English law. A term anciently applied to arable … [Read more...] about HIDE

In Spanish law. Heir; he who, by legal or testamentary disposition, succeeds to the property of a deceased person. "Haeres censeatur cum defuncto una eademque persona." Las Partidas, 7, 9, 13; See Emeric v. Alvarado, 64 Cal. 529, 2 Pac 433. … [Read more...] about HEREDERO

A general, leader, or commander ; also a baron of the realm. Du Fresne. … [Read more...] about HERETOCH

In the civil law. Every species of immovable which can be the subject of property; such as lands, houses, orchards, woods, marshes, ponds, etc., In whatever mode they may have been acquired, either by descent or purchase. 3 Toullier, no. 472. In Scotch law. Land, and all property connected with land; real estate, as distinguished from movables, or personal estate. Bell. … [Read more...] about HERITAGE

In Sicilian and Neapolitan law. That which is held by hereditary right; the same with her edit amentum (hereditament) in English law. Spelman. … [Read more...] about HEREDITAGIUM