frankpledge
podstatné jméno
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(law, historical) A form of collective suretyship and punishment under English law among the members of a tithing.
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Any group so similarly answerable for the conduct of all its members and liable for collective punishment.
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(law, historical) A decener: a member of a tithing bound in frankpledge.
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(law, historical, uncommon) The tithing itself.