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Legal Definitions - herebannum

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Definition of herebannum

Herebannum is a word that comes from Law Latin and Old English. It means:

  1. A proclamation that calls the army to go to the battlefield.
  2. A fine or punishment for not joining the army when summoned.
  3. A tax or tribute to support the army.

For example, if a king declared a herebannum, all able-bodied men would be required to join the army and fight. If someone refused to go, they could be fined or punished. The tax or tribute was used to pay for the army's expenses, such as food and weapons.

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Term: herebannum

Definition: Herebannum is a word from Law Latin that comes from Old English words "here" meaning "army" and "bann" meaning "proclamation". In history, it had three meanings. Firstly, it was a proclamation that called the army to the field. Secondly, it was a fine or punishment for not joining the army when summoned. Lastly, it was a tax or tribute for the support of the army.

Related term: herebote (her-<>-boht), n.[fr. Old English here “army” + bod “command”] Hist. In England, a royal edict summoning the people to the battlefield; an edict commanding subjects into battle. — Also spelled herebode; hebote.

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