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noun
An object forfeited to the state (and supposedly to God) because it had caused the death of a person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: law
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A fine equal to the value of this object, paid by the owner of the object.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: law
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Anglo-Norman deodande, from Latin deodandum, from Deo dandum (“to be given to God”).
