Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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virga

Hist. A rod or staff; esp., a rod as an ensign of office.

virga terrae

, n. [Latin "branch of land"] Hist. A variable measure of land ranging from 20 to 40 acres. - Also termed virgata terrae. See YARDLAND.

virgata

1. A quarter of an acre of land. See ACRE. 2. A quarter of a hide of land. See HIDE.

virgata regia

[Latin "king's verge"] Hist. The bounds of the king's household, within which the court of the steward had jurisdiction.