Modus De Non Decimando
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 ecclesiastical law. A custom or prescription not to pay tithes, which is not good, except in case of abbey lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 31, note. MODUS DE NON DECIMANDO NON VAlet. A modus (prescription) not to pay tithes is void. Lofft, 427; Cro. Eliz. 611; 2 Bl. Comm. 31.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In ecclesiastical law. A custom or prescription of entire exemption from the payment of tithes; this is not valid, unless in the case of abbey-lands.
Defined under Modus in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In ecclesiastical law. A custom or prescription of entire exemption from the payment of tithes; this is not valid, unless in the case of abbey-lands. Modus de non decimando non valet. A modus (prescription) not to pay tithes is void. Lofft, 427; Cro. Eliz. 511; 2 Shars. BI. Comm. 31.