(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:55:42

Per"nan*cy (?), n. [OF. prenance, fr. prendre, prenre, penre, to take, L. prendere, prehendere.] Law

A taking or reception, as the receiving of rents or tithes in kind, the receiving of profits.

Blackstone.

 

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