Modus De Non Decimando
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In ecclesiastical law
A custom or prescription of entire exemption from the payment of tithes; this is not valid, unless in the case of abbey-lands.
Modus de non decimando non valet
A modus (prescription) not to pay tithes is void.
Lofft, 427; Cro. Eliz. 511; 2 Shars. BI. Comm. 31.