The statute 39 & 40 Geo. III. c. 98, which restricted accumulations to a term of twenty-one years from the testator's death. It was passed in consequence of litigation over the will of one Thelusson. … [Read more...] about THELUSSON ACT
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THEME
In Saxon law. The power of having jurisdiction over naifs or villeins, with their suits or offspring, lands, goods, and chattels. Co. Litt 116a. … [Read more...] about THEME
THANAGE OF THE KING
A certain pait of the king's land or property, of which the ruler or governor was called "thane." Cowell. … [Read more...] about THANAGE OF THE KING
THEMMAGIUM
A duty or acknowledgment paid by inferior tenants In respect of theme or team. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THEMMAGIUM
THANE
An Anglo-Saxon nobleman; an old title of honor, perhaps equivalent to "baron." There were two orders of thanes, the king's thanes and the ordinary thanes. Soon after the Conquest this name was disused. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THANE