Legal Definitions - ligius

Definition: A person bound to another by a solemn relationship, such as between a subject and a sovereign. This relationship is also known as "liege."

Example: In medieval times, a knight would be a ligius to their lord, meaning they were bound to serve and be loyal to them.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a knight would be a ligius to their lord, owing them allegiance and service. This relationship was a solemn one, and the knight was expected to be loyal to their lord.

Related terms:

• Liege: Entitled to feudal allegiance and service, bound by feudal tenure to a lord paramount, or loyal and faithful.
• Liege homage: Homage paid by one sovereign to another, including pledges of loyalty and services.
• Liege man: A vassal bound to feudal allegiance.
• Liege poustie: The lawful power of one in good health to dispose of heritable property.
• Liege lord: A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service, a sovereign or superior lord.