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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of mandavi ballivo:
Mandavi Ballivo: A fancy way of saying that a sheriff told a bailiff to do something important.
Manerium: A fancy word for a manor, which is a big house with lots of land around it.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A mandavi ballivo is a legal term used in history to describe a sheriff's return stating that they ordered a bailiff to execute a writ.
Example: In medieval England, if a lord wanted to evict a tenant from their land, they would obtain a writ from the court. The writ would be given to the sheriff, who would then issue a mandavi ballivo to a bailiff, ordering them to carry out the eviction.
This definition explains that a mandavi ballivo is a legal document used in medieval England. It also provides an example of how it was used in practice, which helps to illustrate the definition.
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