An archaic or legal term for a fine or penalty levied by a court; the roll on which such fines are recorded.
From Old French filace, from Medieval Latin filacia, possibly derived from filum (thread/line), referring to lines written on a roll recording fines.
Medieval courts kept 'filaces' — long rolls of parchment recording who owed what fines — these documents are now precious historical records showing exactly how much people were punished and for what.
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