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Frankpledge
Meaning
Noun
●
In Law:
A form of
collective
suretyship
and
punishment
under English law among the members of a tithing.
●
Any group so
similarly
answerable
for the
conduct
of all
its members and
liable
for
collective
punishment.
●
In Law:
A
decener
: a
member
of a
tithing
bound
in frankpledge.
●
In Law:
The
tithing
itself.
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Synonyms
Frank-Pledge
Frankenpledge
Tithing
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