frankpledge English

Meaning frankpledge meaning

What does frankpledge mean?

frankpledge noun

— (law, historical) A form of collective suretyship and punishment under English law among the members of a tithing.

— Any group so similarly answerable for the conduct of all its members and liable for collective punishment.

— (law, historical) A decener: a member of a tithing bound in frankpledge.

— (law, historical, uncommon) The tithing itself.