Definition of Attorn
At`torn´
v. i.
1.
(Feudal Law)
To
turn
,
or
transfer
homage
and
service
,
from
one
lord
to
another
.
This
is
the
act
of
feudatories
,
vassals
,
or
tenants
,
upon
the
alienation
of
the
estate
.
2.
(Modern Law)
To
agree
to
become
tenant
to
one
to
whom
reversion
has
been
granted
.
Related Words
acknowledge
,
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,
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,
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