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Apportum

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old English law. The revenue, profit, or emolument which a thing -hrings to the owner. Commonly applied to a corody or pension. Blount.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The revenue derived from a right such as a corody or a pension.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. The revenue, profit or emolument which a thing brings to the owner. Commonly applied to a corody or pension. Blount.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [from Fr. apport, or Lat. apportare, to carry or bring.] In old records. The revenue, gain or profit which a thing brings to its owner; any profit or emolument apported, or brought to another. Used frequently to signify a corody or pension. Cowell. Blount. Any thing carried out of a country. Reg. Orig. 193 b.