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Arriere fief

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Same as Arriare fee.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

or FEHR, In fendal law, <A fief or fee dependent on a superior one; an inferior fef granted by a vassal of the king, out of the flef held by him. Montesq. Esprit des Lois, liv. 31, cc. 26, 32.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

or FEE.

In feudal law. A fief or fee dependent on a superior one; an inferior fief granted by a vassal of the king, out of the fief held by him. Esprit des Lois, liv. 31. cc. 26, 32* See Subinfeudation.