Ayel

In law, ayel, also known as ayle, aiel, or de avo, is a writ where a grandfather, being seized on his demesne on the day of his death, a stranger enters the same day, and dispossesses the rightful heir, the grandchild. The writ allowed the grandchild to oust the stranger.[1]

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 This article incorporates content from the 1728 Cyclopaedia, a publication in the public domain.