roture

plural rotures

1. countablehistoricaluncountablePlebeian rank in France.
2. CanadacountablehistoricaluncountablelawA grant made of feudal property.

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   He shall be legally or equitably seised as of Freehold for his own Use and Benefit of Lands or Tenements held in Free and Common Socage, or seised or possessed for his own Use and Benef of Lands or Tenements held in Francalleu or in Roture, within the Province for which he is appointed, of the Value of Four thousand Dollars, over and above all Rents, Dues, Debts, Charges, Mortgages, and Incumbrances due or payable out of or charged on or affecting the same:

   1867, Parliament of the United Kingdom, “Section 23(3)”, in British North America Act 1867^(British North America Act 1867), page 16