CESSAVIT

Ces*sa"vit, n. Etym: [L., he has ceased.] [O. Eng. Law]

Definition: A writ given by statute to recover lands when the tenant has for two years failed to perform the conditions of his tenure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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