utfangenethef

utfangenethef
utfangthef, or utfangenethef
/awtfaei)(an)0iyf/
In Saxon and old English law, the privilege of a lord of a manor to judge and punish a thief dwelling out of his liberty, and committing theft without the same, if he were caught within the lord's jurisdiction. The right of the lord of a manor to hang a thief caught with the stolen goods, whether or not the capture was made on the manor.

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • utfangthef, or utfangenethef — /awtfaei)(an)0iyf/ In Saxon and old English law, the privilege of a lord of a manor to judge and punish a thief dwelling out of his liberty, and committing theft without the same, if he were caught within the lord s jurisdiction. The right of the …   Black's law dictionary

  • utfangthef — utfangthef, or utfangenethef /awtfaei)(an)0iyf/ In Saxon and old English law, the privilege of a lord of a manor to judge and punish a thief dwelling out of his liberty, and committing theft without the same, if he were caught within the lord s… …   Black's law dictionary

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