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Term: HOMINATIO
Definition: Hominatio is a fancy word that means showing respect and loyalty to someone important. It was often used in the past when people would kneel or bow down to show their loyalty to a king or queen. This act of showing loyalty is called homage.
HOMINATIO
hominatio (hom-ə-nay-shee-oh), n. [Law Latin]
Historically, it refers to the act of performing homage.
1. In medieval times, a vassal would perform hominatio to their lord as a sign of loyalty and submission.
2. The new king received hominatio from his subjects during his coronation ceremony.
The examples illustrate how hominatio was a formal act of respect and loyalty towards a superior, often performed in a public ceremony. It was a way for vassals or subjects to show their allegiance to their lord or king.