PARENTELA,
\pˌe͡əɹəntˈɛlə], \pˌeəɹəntˈɛlə], \p_ˌeə_ɹ_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_l_ə]\
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or de parentela se tollere, in old English law, signified a renunciation of one's kindred and family. This was, according to ancient custom, done in open court, before the judge, aud in the presence of twelve men, who made oath that they believed it was done for a just cause. We read of it in the laws of Henry I. After such abjuration, the person was incapable of inheriting anything from any of his relations, etc. Enc. Lond.
By Henry Campbell Black
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