- cottier tenancy
- /kotiyar tenansiy/A species of tenancy in Ireland, constituted by an agreement in writing, and subject to the following terms: That the tenement consists of a dwelling-house with not more than half an acre of land; at a rental not exceeding a specified sum a year; the tenancy to be for not more than a month at a time; the landlord to keep the house in good repair
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.