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de non decimando
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A quick definition of de non decimando:
Term: de non decimando
Definition: De non decimando is a legal term used in ecclesiastical law to claim exemption from paying tithes. It means that a person or entity is not required to pay tithes or any compensation in lieu of them. This claim is personal to the king and the clergy, but tenants or lessees of their lands are required to pay tithes. If a person can prove that their lands were previously abbey lands and have been discharged of tithes for a long time, they can claim a prescription de non decimando. However, this claim only applies to such abbey lands and not to all lands.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: de non decimandoDefinition: De non decimando is a legal term that means a claim for exemption from paying tithes. Tithes are a portion of one's income or produce that is given to the church. This claim can be made by showing that the land was previously exempt from tithes or by proving that the land was once owned by the king or the clergy. However, this claim only applies to the person making the claim and not to their tenants or lessees. For example, if a farmer can prove that their land was previously exempt from tithes, they can make a claim for de non decimando and be exempt from paying tithes. However, if they rent out their land to another farmer, that farmer would still be required to pay tithes.