infangenþéf

infangenþéf
noun (-?/-?) right of judging thieves caught within the limits of one's jurisdiction, and of taking the fines for the crime; the right to judge one's own thief when taken within the jurisdiction, and the privilege consequent upon that jurisdiction, viz. the receiving of the mullet, or money-payment for the crime (2)

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  • Infangen-theof — The right of a lord to pursue and hang a thief caught in possession of stolen goods, i.e. red handed. Before the Norman Conquest, OldEngl. kings did not permit the growth of private justice. [< OldEngl. infangen = caught + deof = thief] Cf.… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Franchise — Local justice in this period was exercised by a lord. Franchise is sometimes referred to as a liberty , as it allowed a lord some immunity from royal officials, such as the *sheriff. For instance, a writ could only be delivered within a franchise …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Fraunchyse — Local justice in this period was exercised by a lord. Franchise is sometimes referred to as a liberty , as it allowed a lord some immunity from royal officials, such as the *sheriff. For instance, a writ could only be delivered within a franchise …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Hallmoot — The *manorial court, held in a *manor s hall; a court of customary and ancient law. Minor, local, offences were dealt with and the only capital offences considered were those involving *infangen theof. Later, hallmoot was used also of the court… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Mainour — Something found in the hands of a thief when caught. [< AnNor. main = hand + AnNor. our < oeuvre = work, thing] Cf. Infangen theof …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

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