☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Demesne

In feudal law, the portion of a manor retained by the lord for his own use — not tenanted out. Also, lands held 'in demesne' meaning in direct ownership rather than through a tenant.

Etymology: Old French: 'domain' · Category: English Legal History · Source: Black's Law Dictionary
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