† ˈfeasance Obs.
Also 6 fesaunce.
[ad. AF. fesance, -aunce, faisaunce (Fr. faisance), f. faire to do. Cf. malfeasance, nonfeasance.]
The doing or execution of a condition, obligation, feudal service, etc.
| 1538 tr. Littleton's Tenures v. 76 a, This is nat proued that the fesaunce of the condycion..oughte to be made vppon the lande. 1642 tr. Perkins' Prof. Bk. x. §673. 292 For the scowring of a ditch or for the covering of a house..he shall not have an assise because they lie only in feasance. 1741 T. Robinson Gavelkind i. 3 Under this Term [Gavel] were comprehended all Socage Services whatsoever which lie in Render or Feasance. |