How to pronounce “deodand”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (historical, law) An object forfeited to the state (and supposedly to God) because it had caused the death of a person.
• (historical, law) A fine equal to the value of this object, paid by the owner of the object.

Practice Nearby Words

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