Agist in United Kingdom

Meaning of Agist

The following is an old definition of Agist [1]: Originally, to feed cattle in the king’s forest: a service performed for a consideration by officers called “agisters” or “gist-takers.” Now, to pasture animals for pay.

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Notes and References

1. Concept of Agist provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)