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Homo Commendatus

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In feudal law. One who surrendered himself into the power of another for the sake of protection or support. L. Ripuar, tit. 72, § 5.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A man who entered commendation. See Commendation.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In feudal law. One who surrendered himself into the power of another for the sake of protection or support. See Commendation.

Defined under Homo in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In feudal law. One who surrendered himself into the power of another for the sake of protection or support. See COMMENDATION.