Definition of Cenegild

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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.
  • Cenegild
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A fine paid by a murderer to his victim relatives.

  • Cenegild
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In Saxon law. An expiatory mulct or fine paid to the relations of a murdered person by the murderer or his relations. Spelman.

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