Ligius

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

A tie or bond allegiance. stones are not contained under the name of arms. Bracton, 144b.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Liege.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A person bound to another by a solemn tie or engagement. Now used to express the relation of a subject to bis sovereign.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I. I In old English law. Bound; bound to fidelity, fealty or obedience; liege; subject; lawful; perfect. Ligia potestas: lawful power or capacity; absolute power of disposal. Ligia viduitas: pure widowhood.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A person bound to another by a solemn tie or engagement. Now used to express the relation of a subject to his sovereign. Ligna et lapides sub “armorum” appellatione non continentur. Sticks and stones are not contained under the name of “arms.” Bract. fol. 1440.