The Saxon thanes divided their hereditary lands into inland, such as lay nearest their dwelling, which they kept to their own use, and outland, which lay beyond the demesnes, and was granted out to tenants, at the will of the lord, like copyhold estates. This outland they subdivided into two parts. One part they disposed among those who attended their persons, called … [Read more...] about OUTLAND
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OUTSUCKEN MULTURES
In Scotch law. Out town multures; multures, duties, or tolls paid by persons voluntarily grinding corn at any mill to which they are not thirled, or bound by tenure. 1 Forb. Inst. pt 2, p. 140 … [Read more...] about OUTSUCKEN MULTURES
OUTLAW
In English law. One who is put out of the protection or aid of the law. … [Read more...] about OUTLAW
OUVERTURE DES SUCCESSIONS
In French law. The right of succession which arises to one upon the death, whether natural or civil, of another. … [Read more...] about OUVERTURE DES SUCCESSIONS
OUTLAWED
when applied to a promissory note means barred by the statute of limitations. … [Read more...] about OUTLAWED