casualty of superiority en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical, qualifier:Scots law) In the feudal law of Scotland, any emolument arising to the superior depending on uncertain events: those of nonentry, relief or composition, and escheat alone remaining, but considerably modified by the Conveyancing Act of 1874.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| casualties of superiority | Number=Plur | lexicographic |