An act on the part of the vassal which cost him his fee by forfeiture.
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Robbery; extortion.
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Breaking and entering the dwelling house of another, in the nighttime, with intent to commit a felony therein, whether the felonious purpose be accom…
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The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.
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The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction;…
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A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but th…
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The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.
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The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property…
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The act of stealing; specifically, the felonious taking and removing of personal property, with an intent to deprive the rightful owner of the same;…
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The practice of stealing; theft; thievishness.
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Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act forbidden by law.
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Having the quality of felony; malignant; malicious; villainous; traitorous; perfidious; in a legal sense, done with intent to commit a crime; as, fel…
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Having the quality of felony; malignant; malicious; villainous; traitorous; perfidious; in a legal sense, done with intent to commit a crime; as, fel…
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