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† non-ˈentres(se Sc. Law. Obs.
[non- 1.]
Failure of the heir of a deceased vassal to renew investiture. (The lands in such a case were said to be in non-entres.) Also, the feudal casualty due to the immediate superior upon such failure.
1494–5Acc. Ld. High Treas. I. 211 Ane composicione maid wyth Thomas Kennede..for the none entress of the are of Crorswell. 1546Reg. Privy Council Scot. I. 51 The said Schir Neill sall alwayis defend and keip..the saidis landis fra decrete of nonentres. 1552Ibid. 130 All waird landis, terce & conjunct fie landis, and landis in nonentres. 1566Ibid. 471 Giftis of eschetis, wardis, nonentressis, mariages, new infeftmentis. 1597Skene De Verb. Sign. (1681) 90. |