feasance

[fee-zuhns]

noun

Law.

1. the doing or performing of an act, as of a condition or duty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of feasance¹

1530–40; < Anglo-French fesa ( u ) nce, Old French faisance, equivalent to fais- (variant stem of faire ≪ Latin facere to do) + -ance -ance

Example Sentences

Beastes of Venery persecuted for their case, or dammage feasance, are Marternes, Squirrels, Foxes, Badgers, and Otters.

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