Feud
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In feudal law. An estate in land held of a superior on condition of ren- Goering him serviees.
2 Bl. Comm. 108.
An inlieritable right te the use and oceupation of lands, held on condilion of rendering services to the lord or proprietor, who himself retains the property in the lands. See Spel. Feuds,c.
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In this sense the word is the same as “feod,” “feodum,” “fendumj;” “fief,” or “fap, ” In Saxon and old German law. An enmity, or species of private war, existing the former to take yenzrance upon the latter. See DEADLY FEUD; Fara.