Composition Of Tithes
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Sometimes called "real composition." An agreement by a landowner with the incumbent, whereby the land is discharged from liability for tithes in consideration of some land or other real recompense given in lieu thereof. 2 Steph. Comm. 727.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An agreement whereby the land owner discharges his land from liability for tithes.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
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