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furca et flagellum

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A quick definition of furca et flagellum:

Term: Furca et Flagellum

Definition: Furca et flagellum was a type of servile tenure in which the tenant was completely at the mercy of the lord. It was the basest form of servitude, where the tenant was subject to punishment by hanging and whipping. In simpler terms, it means that the lord had complete control over the tenant's life and could punish them in any way they saw fit.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Furca et flagellum (pronounced fuh-r-kuh et fluh-jel-uhm) is a Latin term used in law. It refers to the gallows and whip, which were used as a symbol of the basest of servile tenures. In this type of tenure, the tenant was completely at the mercy of the lord.

Example: In medieval times, some lords would grant land to peasants in exchange for their labor. However, the terms of the agreement were often unfair, and the peasants were treated like slaves. They were forced to work long hours, and if they didn't meet their quotas, they would be punished with the furca et flagellum.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the furca et flagellum was used to control and intimidate peasants who were bound to servile tenures. The threat of punishment was enough to keep them in line, and they had no legal recourse to challenge their lord's authority. This type of system was oppressive and exploitative, and it was a common practice in medieval Europe.

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