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Charter Land

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

[Sax. boc land.] In old English law. Land held by charter, (deed) or written evidence; deed land, bookland. Freehold lands were so called, as distinguished from copyhold. Termes de la ley.

Co. Litt. 6 a. 2 Bl. Com. 90.

See Bocland.

See Bocland.