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Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

An assessment or tax. In Ireland, it was anciently applied to an exaction of victuals, at a certain rate, for soldiers in garrison. Wharton. In Old English Law. To cease. Hale, Anal. § 38c.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

To neglect a legal duty; a tax.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

n. An assessment or tax. In Ireland, it was anciently applied to an exaction of victuals, at a certain rate, for soldiers in garrison.

v. In old English law. To cease, stop, determine, fail.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

o. Inold Englishlaw. To cease, stop, determine, fail.