Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: VESTURE
Definition: Vesture refers to the plants and other growth that cover the land, excluding trees. This can include things like corn, grass, underwood, and stubble. It can also refer to the act of taking possession of land, known as seisin or investiture.
Definition: Vesture refers to the growth on land that is not trees, such as corn, grass, underwood, stubble, or other vegetation. It can also refer to seisin or investiture.
The first two examples illustrate the first definition of vesture, referring to the growth on land. The first example describes a field covered in grass and wheat, while the second example describes the forest floor covered in ferns and leaves. The third example illustrates the second definition of vesture, referring to the investiture of a new king.