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Fossatorum Operatio

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. Fosse-work; or the service of laboring, done by inhabitants and adjoining tenants, for the repair and maintenance of the ditches round a city or town, for which some paid a contribution, called "fossagium." Cowell.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English law. Fosse-work; or the service of laboring, done by inhabitants and adjoining tenants, for the repair and maintenance of the ditches round a city or town, for which some pail a contribution, called ‘“fossagium.” Cowell.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat.

In old English law. Fosse-work; or the service of laboring, done by inhabitants and adjoining tenants, for the repair and maintenance of the ditches round a city or town, for which some paid a contribution, called fossagium. Cowell. Kennett's Glossary, cited t6»i.