deodand
deodand
Definition
deo·dand (dē′ō dand′)
noun
Eng. Law, Historical an item of personal property, as an animal, that causes a person's death and is consequently forfeited to the crown to be used for some pious purpose
Etymology: Anglo-Fr deodande < ML(Ec) deodandum < Deo dandum, lit., to be given to God < L Deo, dat. of Deus, God + dandum, ger. of dare, to give: see date
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