Frank-almoign

English Old Law: Frank-almoign in the Past

This is a French law word, signifying free-alms.

Developments

Formerly religious corporations, aggregate or sole, held lands of the donor, to them and their successors forever, in frank almoign. The service which they, were bound to make for these lands was not certainly defined; they were, in general, to pray for the souls of the donor; his ancestors and successors. 2 Bl. Com. 101. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about frank-almoign is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including frank-almoign.

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