Afforciamentum
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
aforciamentum, 1. 1.
In old English law. A fortress or sti'onghold; the calling of a court upon a solemn or extraordinary occasion, v. Aforciamentum.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. A fortress or stronghold, or other fortification, Cowell. The calling of a court upon a solemn or extraordinary occasion. Id.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from afforciare, to make strong.] A fortress or stronghold, or other fortification. Cowell. The calling of a court upon a solemn, or extraordinary occasion. Id. See Aforciamentum. AFFORCIARE, Afortiare. L. Lat. To make strong, to use or apply strength or force; to add to, or increase. Afforcietur assisa; the assise shall be afforced. Bract. fol. 185 b. See Aforce.