English Dictionary

An act on the part of the vassal which cost him his fee by forfeiture.
Source : opted (58123)  - auto

An offense which occasions a total forfeiture either lands or goods, or both, at the common law, and to which capital or other punishment may be added, according to the degree of guilt.
Source : opted (58124)  - auto

A heinous crime; especially, a crime punishable by death or imprisonment.
Source : opted (58125)  - auto