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A quick definition of aiel:
Term: Aiel
Definition: Aiel is a legal term from Law French that refers to two things. Firstly, it means a grandfather. Secondly, it is a writ used by an heir of a grandfather to recover the grandfather's estate that has been wrongfully taken by someone else. This writ is also known as a writ of aiel and can be spelled as aile, ayel, or ayle. It is similar to the writ of besayel and cosinage.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: AielDefinition: Aiel is a legal term used in the past. It refers to two things: a grandfather or a writ by an heir of a grandfather to recover the grandfather's estate from someone who wrongfully took it. For example, if someone took a grandfather's land without permission, the heir could use a writ of aiel to get it back. The term is not used much anymore.
Example: In medieval times, if a grandfather died and someone else took his land, the grandson could use a writ of aiel to get it back. This was a way to protect family property.