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countable and uncountable, plural maritages
The right of the lord of the fee to dispose of the heiress, later also of the male heir, in marriage. quotations examples
And they may sell the wardship of the lands, and the maritages of the heirs, if they are not married, but they cannot alienate any part of the inheritance or they may offend as regards a remaindership.
1879, Rerum Britannicarum Medii Ævi Scriptores
The property bought by the couple upon their marriage under the feudal customs. examples
The fine paid by the vassal to the feudal lord for failing to follow his maritage decision. examples