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Godbote
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A quick definition of Godbote:
Term: GODBOTE
Definition: Godbote is a type of compensation or fine paid to the church for offenses against God. It was one of many types of bote, which were compensatory payments for various purposes such as repairing houses, farm equipment, and wagons. Bote could also be paid as compensation for causing an injury or killing someone. In some cases, bote was a tenant's right to use wood from an estate for fuel and agricultural operations. Additionally, bote could be an assessment levied to fund repairs of public works such as bridges and highways.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Godbote is a type of compensation or fine paid for offenses against God in the church. It was a common practice in medieval times.
Examples:
- Hadbote: This was a type of compensation paid for an affront or violence against a person in holy orders.
- Theftbote: This was a payment made by a thief to avoid prosecution for their crime. It was a form of compounding a felony.
- Maegbote: This was a compensation paid to the relatives of an injured person.
These examples illustrate how Godbote was used in different situations to compensate for offenses or injuries. It was a way to resolve disputes and avoid legal action.