Middle English Dictionary Entry
fīat n.
Entry Info
Forms | fīat n. |
Etymology | L |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Law Formal authorization (for transfer of property).
Associated quotations
- (c1384) Doc.in Bk.Lond.E.230/2 : John Chirteseye..made a Fiat [this word added above the line] bi dede Endentid vn-to Richard Willysdon..of All hys wharf.