Tithes in United Kingdom
Definition of Tithes
Tithes were abolished in britain in 1936. Prior to that time a tithe required a part of an income to be given up for religious purposes.
English Law: Tithes in the Past
A right to the tenth part of the produce of, lands, the stocks upon lands and the personal industry of the inhabitants. These tithes are raised for the support of the clergy.
Developments
Fortunately, in the United States of America, the clergy can be supported by the zeal of the people for religion and there are, no tithes. Vide Cruise, Dig. tit. 22; Ayliffe’s Parerg. 504. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]
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Notes and References
- Partialy, this information about tithes is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including tithes.
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