Roture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈtjʊəː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roture is a noun meaning Plebeian rank in France.
Meaning
Plebeian rank in France.
More Meanings
- (Canada, law) A grant made of feudal property.
Example Sentences
He shall be legally or equitably seised as of Freehold for his own Use and Benefit of Lands or Tenements held in Free and Common Socage, or seised or possessed for his own Use and Benef of Lands or Tenements held in Francalleu or in Roture, within the Province for which he is appointed, of the Value of Four thousand Dollars, over and above all Rents, Dues, Debts, Charges, Mortgages, and Incumbrances due or payable out of or charged on or affecting the same:
Word Forms
- rotures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrentation, headright, quitrent, copyhold, rerefief, mokurruree.
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