Stint

English Law: Stint in the Past

The proportionable part of a man’s cattle, which he may keep upon the common.

Developments

To use a thing without stint, is to use it without limit. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

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

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