Eloignment

/ɪˈlɔɪnmənt/ noun

Definition

The act of eloigning; removal to a distance or the concealment of something from view or legal authority.

Etymology

From eloign plus -ment (state or act), following standard English noun formation to create an abstract noun from a verb.

Kelly Says

In medieval law, 'eloignment' was treated as a serious offense—if you were caught moving property beyond a court's reach before judgment, you'd face penalties, making it an early form of contempt of court.

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