- suithold
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a feudal tenure of a superior in consideration of suit at his court
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
suithold
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suit — A generic term, of comprehensive signification, referring to any proceeding by one person or persons against another or others in a court of law in which the plaintiff pursues, in such court, the remedy which the law affords him for the redress… … Black's law dictionary
suit of the king's peace — was pursuing an offender, one charged with breach of the peace, while suithold was a tenure in consideration of certain services to the superior lord … Black's law dictionary
