rent seck
/ˈrɛntˌsɛk/Law. Now historical
noun
A rent reserved by deed in favour of some person, originally one without incidents of tenure (such as fealty or relief or wardship) arising from it; (in later use, from the 16th cent.) one without a clause of distress in case of arrears.
- This distinction in respect of remedy was abolished in 1731 by the statute 4 Geo. II. c. 28 §5..
Origin
Late 15th century. From Anglo-Norman rente sec, lit. ‘dry rent’ from rente + sec.