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Auxilium

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Aid.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In feudal and old English law Aid; compulsory aid, hence a tax or tribute; a kind of tribute paid by the vassal to his lord, being one of the incidents of the tenure by knight's service. Spelman.
—Auxilium ad filium militem faciendum et filiam maritandam. An ancient writ which was addressed to the sheriff to levy compulsorily an aid towards the knighting of a son and the marrying of a daughter of the tenants in capite of the crown.

Auxilium curiæ. In old English law. A precept or order of court citing and convening a party, at the suit and request of another, to warrant something.

Auxilium regis. In English law. The king's aid or money levied for the royal use and the public service, as taxes granted by parliament.

Auxilium vice comiti. An ancient duty paid to sheriffs. Cowell.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In feudal and old English law. Aid; a kind of tribute paid by the vas sal to his lord, being one of the incidents of the tenure by knight's service, Spelman. AUXILIUM AD FILIUM MILITEM FACIENDUM ET FILIAM MARITAN-

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

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

Aid; an aid. Auxilium curiae: an old precept of the court citing one person to warrant something, at the suit of another. Availe,_/r. Profit; proceeds. Avail of marriage: value of marriage; V. Valor maritagii. Marriage. Avalj^r. The guaranty of a bill of exchange, or note. Avaler,_/V. To descend; lower; put down; swallow. Avant,y>. Before; forward. Issint avant: so on. Avant dit: aforesaid.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lot.

In feudal and old English law. Aid; a kind of tribute paid by the vassal to his lord, being one of the incidents of the tenure by knight's service. Spelman. See Aid, Auxilia ad filium primogenitum militem faciendum, vel ad JUiam primogenitam maritandam; aids to make the eldest son a knight, or to marry the eldest daughter. Bract, fol. 86 b. A subsidy or tallage paid to the king. Spelman, Cowell, In old practice. Aid or help to defend a suit. Auxilium petere; to pray aid. Coufell, See Aid.