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levance and couchance

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A quick definition of levance and couchance:

Levance and Couchance: A historical term that refers to the state of being levant and couchant. Levant and couchant means lying down and ready to rise at a moment's notice. It was a legal term used in medieval times to describe the obligation of a tenant to be ready to defend their lord's castle or manor at any time.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Levance and couchance refers to the state or condition of being levant and couchant. Levant and couchant is a legal term in French that means "lying down and rising up." It was used to describe a feudal tenant who was required to be in attendance at the lord's court, ready to rise up and serve when called upon.

Example: In medieval times, a knight who held land from a lord was expected to be in a state of levance and couchance. This meant that he had to be ready to serve his lord at any time, whether it was to fight in battle or attend court.

Explanation: The example illustrates how levance and couchance was a legal obligation for feudal tenants. It was a way for lords to ensure that their vassals were always available to serve them. The concept of levance and couchance was an important part of the feudal system, which was based on the exchange of land for military service.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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