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Definition :

Permissive use, a passive use which was resorted to before the Statute of Uses, in order to avoid a harsh law, as that of mortmain or a feudal forfeiture; it was a mere invention in order to evade the law by secrecy, as a conveyance to A to the use of B. A simply held the possession, and B. enjoyed the profits of the estate. See PASSIVE USE.