Fautorship

/ˈfɔːtərʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The role, position, or act of being a fautor; the state of supporting or favoring someone or something.

Etymology

From fautor with the suffix -ship, creating an abstract noun indicating status or condition. Follows English patterns of turning nouns into positions or relationships (like 'friendship' or 'leadership').

Kelly Says

Medieval legal documents sometimes charged people with 'fautorship of treason'—meaning they didn't commit it themselves, but helped someone who did, which could get you executed just as fast!

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