Droit-Close
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The name of an ancient writ directed to the lord of ancienl de sne, and which lies for those tenants in ancient demesne who hold their lauds and tenements by charter in fee-simple, in foe-tail, for life, or in dower. Fitzh. N. B. 23.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
An ancient writ, directed to the lord of ancient demesne on behalf of those of his tenants who held their lands and tenements by charter in fee-simple, in fee-tail, for life, or In dower. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 23.
Defined under Droit in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
An ancient writ, directed to the lord of ancient demesne on behalf of those of his tenants who held their lands and tenements by charter in fee-simple, in fee-tail, for life, or in dower. Fitzh. Nat. Brey. 23.