livery in chivalry

livery in chivalry
In feudal law, the delivery of the lands of a ward in chivalry out of the guardian's hands, upon the heir's attaining the requisite age,-twenty-one for males, sixteen for females. 2 Bl.Comm. 68

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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