Deodand
EN→ZH
What Does Deodand Mean?
- 死物
- 摆设物
- 恶性物
- 旦物
Deodand Pronunciation
/ˈdiːəˌdænd/
Deodand Definition
noun
Definition
An object that causes the death of a person and is forfeited to the crown.
In ZH
导致人死亡的物品，没收给国家。
How to Use Deodand in a Sentence
- In the olden days, a deodand was often a horse that kicked someone to death.
- The law states that a deodand must be destroyed and cannot be sold.
- A fallen tree that caused a fatal accident was declared a deodand.
- They had to pay a fine for the deodand that resulted from their negligence.
- The concept of deodand is rarely invoked in modern law.
Cultural Notes
The term deodand comes from the medieval English law and is rarely used in contemporary legal contexts.