BREVE TESTATUM
\bɹˈiːv tɛstˈɑːtəm], \bɹˈiːv tɛstˈɑːtəm], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_v t_ɛ_s_t_ˈɑː_t_ə_m]\
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A written memorandum introduced to perpetuate the tenor of the conveyance and investiture of lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 307. In Scotch law. A similar memorandum made out at the time of the transfer, attested by the pares curia; and by the seal of the superior. Bell.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Feudal law. A declaration by a superior lord to his vassal, made in the presence of the pares curias, by which he gave his consent to the grant of land, was so called. Ersk. Inst. B. 2, tit. 3, s. 17. This was made in writing, and had the operation of a deed. Dalr. Feud. Pr. 239.
By John Bouvier
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