Nonentry
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonentry is a noun meaning (Scots law, historical) The casualty or advantage which formerly fell to the superior when the heir of a deceased vassal failed to renew the investiture, the superior being then entitled to the rent of the feu.
Meaning
(Scots law, historical) The casualty or advantage which formerly fell to the superior when the heir of a deceased vassal failed to renew the investiture, the superior being then entitled to the rent of the feu.
Word Forms
- nonentries
Synonyms for nonentry
Depending on context, synonyms include nonentres.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superiority, superior, rerefief, recognition, succession, subfeu.
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