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Synonyms for Deodand:
Other relevant words:
- amends ,
- amercement ,
- arrogation ,
- bunco ,
- con ,
- confiscate ,
- defraud ,
- diddle ,
- fine ,
- forego ,
- forfeited ,
- forgo ,
- give up ,
- goldbrick ,
- hornswoggle ,
- indemnification ,
- indemnity ,
- nobble ,
- redress ,
- requisition ,
- restitution ,
- rook ,
- sacrifice ,
- scam ,
- segregation ,
- short-change ,
- swindle ,
- throw overboard ,
- victimize ,
- waive ,
- confiscation ,
- damages ,
- escheat ,
- forfeit ,
- forfeiture .
What are the hypernyms for Deodand?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
fine, obligation, penalty, property, taxation, legal responsibility, monetary penalty, Monetary recompense.
Usage examples for Deodand
It is, however, occasionally visited by that amazing troupe of variety artistes, known as the Army Pierrots, who provide the men in billets with a most delectable entertainment for 50 centimes, the proceeds being a "Deodand," and appropriated to charitable uses.
"Leaves from a Field Note-Book"
The Deodand was to go to the dead man's kin so they could wreak their vengeance on it, which in turn would cause the dead man to lie in peace.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
He thought the Deodand to be unreasonable.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
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