FRATRICIDE

fratricide (fra-tr<<schwa>>-sId orfray-).1. The killing of one’s brother or sister. 2. One who has killed one’s brother or sister. Cf. SORORICIDE. — fratricidal,adj.[Blacks Law 8th]

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FRATRIAGE

fratriage (fra-tree-ij orfray-).Hist. 1. A younger brother’s portion of his father’s estate, received as an inheritance. • Under feudal law, even though the land was from the father’s estate, the younger brother was bound to pay homage to the older brother. 2. A portion of an inheritance given to coheirs. — Also termed fratriagium.[Blacks Law…

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FRATRES CONJURATI

fratres conjurati (fray-treez kon-j<<schwa>>-ray-tI). [Latin “sworn brothers”] Hist. Sworn brothers or companions for the defense of their sovereign or for other purposes.[Blacks Law 8th]

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