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Noun

1. 1
   The casualty or advantage which formerly fell to the superior when the heir of a deceased vassal failed to renew the investiture, the superior being then entitled to the rent of the feu. countable, historical, uncountable

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nonentres

Etymology

From non- + entry.

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