Commendatus
Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In feudal law. One who, by voluntary homage, put himself under the protection of a superior lord. Cowell; Spelman.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In Feudal Law. One whu by voluntary homage puts himself under the protection of a superior lord. Cowell; Spelman, Gloss.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In feudal law. One who entrusts himself to the protection of another.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In feudallaw. One who intrusts bimself to the protection of another, Spelman. A person who, by voluntary homage, put himself under the vrotection of a superior lord. Cowell.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from commendare, q. v.] In feudal law. One who entrusts himself to the protection of another. Spelman. A person who, by voluntary homage, put himself under the protection of a superior lord. Cowell, voc. Commondati. His obligation in such case "was to faith and obedience, {Jide et obsequio,) but without oath, or any tenure. Spelman. Domesday, cited ibid.