outfangthief

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Definitions of outfangthief word

noun outfangthief the right of a lord to try a thief captured within his jurisdiction, regardless of where the thief is from 0
noun outfangthief (historical, law, properly, rare) A privilege of some feudal lords permitting them to execute summary judgment upon thieves (particularly their own tenants) captured outside their estates and to keep any chattels forfeited upon conviction. 0
noun outfangthief (historical, law, generally, rare) A privilege of some feudal lords permitting them to execute summary judgment upon all thieves captured within their estates, regardless of their origin. 0
noun outfangthief (historical, law, rare) A thief so captured and tried. 0

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