Glossary : droit close
Definition 1
The name of an ancient writ directed to the lord of
ancient
demesne, and which lies for those tenants in ancient demesne who hold their
lands and tenements by charter in fee simple, in fee tail, for life, or in
dower. F. N. B. 23.
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