LIBERUM SERVITIUM
\lˈɪbəɹəm sɜːvˈɪti͡əm], \lˈɪbəɹəm sɜːvˈɪtiəm], \l_ˈɪ_b_ə_ɹ_ə_m s_ɜː_v_ˈɪ_t_iə_m]\
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Free service. Service of a warlike sort by a feudatory tenant; sometimes called "servitium liberum armorum." Jacob. Service not unbecoming the character of a freeman and a soldier to perform ; as to serve under the lord in his wars, to pay a sum of money, and the like. 2 Bl. Comm. 00.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Harmar, Josiah
- (1753-1813), born in Philadelphia, served during Revolutionary War, attaining rank of lieutenant-colonel, and was commander-in-chief the U.S. army from 1789 to 1792.