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In old English law. The district within the jurisdiction of a reeve, apparently so called from his power to exercise therein one of his chief functions, viz., to exact (amanian) all fines. … [Read more...] about MANUNG, OR MONUNG

Latin: With strong hand. A term used in old writs of trespass. Manu forti et cum multitudine gentium, with strong hand and multitude of people. Reg. Orig. 183. … [Read more...] about MANU FORTI

In old English law. A foot of full and legal measure. … [Read more...] about MANUPES

In feudal law. A term denoting the ceremony of doing homage by the vassal to his lord. The formula used was, "Devenio vester homo" I become your man. 2 Bl. Comm. 54. To arrive at manhood means to arrive at twenty one years of age. Felton v. Billups, 21 N. C. 585. … [Read more...] about MANHOOD

A house, dwelling, seat or residence. In English law, the manor was originally a tract of land granted out by the king to a lord or other great person, in fee. It was otherwise called a "barony" or "lordship," and appendant to it was the right to hold a court, called the "court-baron." The lands comprised in the manor were divided into terrw tenementalee (tenemental lands or … [Read more...] about MANOR