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Webster 1913 Edition

(fôr′mē̍-dŏn)

Noun.

[OF., fr. Latin. So called because the plaintiff claimed “by the form of the gift,” L.

per formam doni

(O. Eng. Law)

A writ of right for a tenant in tail in case of a discontinuance of the estate tail. This writ has been abolished.

Noun.

[forma doni.] A writ for the recovery of lands by statute of Westminister.

formedon ‎(plural formedons)

(law, historical, Britain) A writ of right for a tenant in tail in case of a discontinuance of the estate tail.