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DEODAND, English law (law)


DEODAND, English law. This word is derived from Deo dandum, to be given to God; and is used to designate the instrument, whether it be an animal or God; and is used to designate the instrument, whether it be an animal or inanimate thing, which has caused the death of a man. 3 Inst. 57; Hawk. bk. inanimate thing, which has caused the death of a man. 3 Inst. 57; Hawk. bk. 1, c. 8. 1, c. 8. 2. The deodand is forfeited to the king, and was formerly applied to 2. The deodand is forfeited to the king, and was formerly applied to pious uses. But the presentment of a deodand by a grand jury, under their pious uses. But the presentment of a deodand by a grand jury, under their general charge from the judge of assize, is void. 1 Burr. Rep. 17. general charge from the judge of assize, is void. 1 Burr. Rep. 17.