pignoration Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pig`no*ra"tion noun

Etymology

LL. pignoratio, L. pigneratio, fr. pignerate to pledge, fr. pignus, gen. -ous and -eris, a pledge, a pawn: cf. F. pignoration.

Definitions

1. The act of pledging or pawning.
2. (Civil Law) The taking of cattle doing damage, by way of pledge, till satisfaction is made. Burrill.