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Decimæ

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In ecclesiastical law. Tenths or tithes. The tenth part of the annual profit of each llving, payable formerly to the 'pope. There were several valuations made of these livings at different times. The de-cimœ (tenths) were appropriated to the crown, and a new valuation established, by 26 Hen. VIII., c. 3. 1 Bl. Comm. 284. See Tithes.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In ecclesiastical law. Tenths, or tithes. The tenth part of the annual profit of each living, payable formerly to the pope. There were several valuations made of these livings at different times. The decimae (tenths) were appropriated to the crown, and a new valuation established, by 26 Hen. VIII. c. 3. 1 Bl. Comm. 284. See Tithes.