Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    To pay relief to lords of manors. Capitali domino accipitare, i. e., to pay a relief, homage or obedienco to the chief lord on becoming his Vassal. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 50.