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Decimae

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

Definition:
Tithes; tenths.
Decimæ

Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

Definition:
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.