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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

A prescription of not paying tithes. Modus de non decimando non valet. A prescription of not paying tithes is void.

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.