Infangthief
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnfæŋθiːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infangthief is a noun meaning (historical, law) A privilege of some feudal lords permitting them to execute summary judgment upon thieves captured within their estates, sometimes restricted to the lord's tenants or men and sometimes limited to those caught in flagrante delicto.
Meaning
(historical, law) A privilege of some feudal lords permitting them to execute summary judgment upon thieves captured within their estates, sometimes restricted to the lord's tenants or men and sometimes limited to those caught in flagrante delicto.
Example Sentences
The wrought-iron gates (infangthief and outfangthief in heavy balls on the gate-posts) were open for their hard-breathing entry.
Word Forms
- infang
- infangthef
- infangenthef
- infangentheof
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outfangthief, subinfeudation, subfeu, subinfeodation, subfeudation, deforciant.
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