Livery in United States
Livery Definition
In English law. The delivery of possession of lands to those tenants who hold of the king in capita or by knight’s service. The name of a writ which lay for the heir of age to obtain possession of the seisin of his lands at the king’s bands. Pitzh. Nat. Brev. 155; 2 Bl. Comm. 68. The distinguishing dress worn by the servants of a gentleman or nobleman, or by the members of a particular guild. “Livery or clothing.” Sayer, 274. By St. 1 Rich. II. c. 7, and St. 16 Rich. II. c. 4, none but the servants of a lord, and continually dwelling in his house, or those above rank of yeomen, should wear the lord’s livery. Privilege of a particular company or guild. Wharton.
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In English law. The delivery of possession of lands to those tenants who hold of the king in capita or by knight’s service. The name of a writ which lay for the heir of age to obtain possession of the seisin of his lands at the king’s bands. Pitzh. Nat. Brev. 155; 2 Bl. Comm. 68. The distinguishing dress worn by the servants of a gentleman or nobleman, or by the members of a particular guild. “Livery or clothing.” Sayer, 274. By St. 1 Rich. II. c. 7, and St. 16 Rich. II. c. 4, none but the servants of a lord, and continually dwelling in his house, or those above rank of yeomen, should wear the lord’s livery. Privilege of a particular company or guild. Wharton.
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This definition of Livery is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.
Basic Meaning of Livery
Livery means: automotive equipment made available for hire.
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