fledwite

fledwite (fled-wIt). Hist.

1. A discharge from an amercement (a fine) for a fugitive who voluntarily surrenders to the monarch.

2. The fine set on a fugitive as the price for obtaining freedom.

3. The right to hold court and take an amercement for the offenses of beating and striking. — Also spelled fleduite. — Also termed flighwite.

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