riots

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The court roll of the manor is the evidence of title and the record of the special laws as to fines, quit rents, heriots, &c., prevailing in the manor.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various

For the manorial law relating to heriots, see Copyhold.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

Another important development of the principle of allegiance is to be found in the custom of heriots.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various

All customary property in the barony of Greystoke, except in the manor of Watermillock, is subject to heriots.

From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel

Instances have occurred of articles of great value being seized as heriots for the copyhold tenements of their owners.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various