Pedis abscissio
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The amputation of a foot, an ancient punishment for crime.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In old English law. The cutting ofE a foot; a punishment anciently inflicted instead of death.
In civil and old English law. Pedis positio, pedis possessio: a putting or placing of the foot. v. Pedem ponere.