Simple English definitions for legal terms
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ODHALL: A type of land that doesn't have to pay taxes or follow rules from a lord. It's also called odal or odel.
Definition: A term used in history to describe land that was not subject to feudal duties or burdens, also known as ALLODIUM.
Example: In medieval times, some landowners held odhall land, which meant they did not owe any obligations to a feudal lord.
This term is not commonly used in modern language, but it is important to understand its historical significance in relation to land ownership and feudalism.