Decimæ
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In ecclesiastical law
Tenths, or tithes. The tenth part of the annual profit of each living, payable formerly to the pope. There were several valuations made of these livings at different times. The decimae (tenths) were appropriated to the crown, and a new valuation established, by 26 Hen. VIII. c.
3. 1 Bl. Comm. 284.
See Tithes.
See Tithes.