Abadengo
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Spanish law. Lands, towns, and villages belonging to an abbot, and under his jurisdiction. All lands belonging to ecclesiastical corporations, and as such exempt from taxation. Escriche, Die. Raz. Lands of this kind were usually held in mortmain, arid hence a law was enacted declaring that no land liable to taxation could be given to ecclesiastical institutions "ningun realengo non pase a abadengo," which is repeatedly insisted on. ABALIENATIO (Lat. alienatio). Themost complete method of transferring lands, used among the Romans. It could take place only between Roman citizens. Calv. Lex.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Spanish Law. Lands, town, and villages belonging to an abbot and under his jurisdiction. All lands belonging to ecclesiastical corporations, and as such exempt from taxation; Escriehe, Dice. Raz. Lands of this kind were usually held in mortmain, and hence a law was enacted declaring that no land liable to taxation could be given to ecclesiastical institutions ("ningun Realengo non pase a abadengo"), which is repeatedly insisted on. ABALIENATI0 (Lat. alienatio). The most complete method used among the Romans of transferring lands. It could take place only between Roman citizens. Calvinus, Lex., Abalienatio; Burr. Law. Die. ABAMITA (Lat). The sister of a greatgreat-grandfather. Calvinus, Lex.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Spanish law. Land owned by an ecclesiastical corporation, and therefore exemyt from taxation. In particular, lands or towns under the dominion and jurisdiction of an abbot.