Legal Definitions - fustis

fustis

A fustis is a type of staff or baton that was used in the past for specific purposes.

1. In history, a fustis was used to make livery of seisin. This means that it was used to transfer ownership of land from one person to another. The person who was receiving the land would hold the fustis while the person who was giving the land would touch the fustis to the ground, symbolizing the transfer of ownership.

2. A fustis was also used as a type of club or baton. This means that it was used as a weapon or tool for hitting things. For example, a fustis could be used by a police officer to control a crowd or by a soldier in battle.

Example: In medieval times, a lord might use a fustis to transfer ownership of land to a vassal. The vassal would hold the fustis while the lord touched it to the ground, signifying the transfer of ownership.

Example: In ancient Rome, a fustis was used as a weapon by soldiers. They would use it to hit their enemies in battle.