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Accapitum

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I. I.

In old English law. Money paid by a vassal to the chief lord on taking a feud; the relief due to the chief lord.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

/. The relief money payable to a chief lord.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. Money paid by a vassal upon his admission to a feud; the relief due to the chief lord. Whiskate. See Aceapitare.