Corvee
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
In French Law. Gratuitous labor exacted from the villages or communities, especially for repairing roads, constructing bridges, fortifications, etc. Corve'e seigneuriale are services due the lord of the manor.
Guyot, R6p. Univ.; 3 Low. C. 1.