"estrepement" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: estrepements [plural]
Etymology: From Old French estrepement (“damage, waste”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|estrepement||damage, waste}} Old French estrepement (“damage, waste”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} estrepement (countable and uncountable, plural estrepements)
  1. (law) A destructive kind of waste committed by a tenant for life, in lands, woods, or houses. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-estrepement-en-noun-3NMhiPKy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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