Definition of Bovata Terrae

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Bovata terrae
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Land tillable by one ox.

  • Bovata Terræ
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    As much land as one ox can cultivate. Said by some to be thirteen, by others eighteen, acres in extent. Skene; Spelman; Co. Litt 5a.