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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Usufruct, n. Also: use fruyt, ususfruit. [e.m.E. vsufruit (1547), usufruct (1710), or usufruit (13th c.), late L. ūsūfructus.] The right to enjoy temporary use of another's property, without attaining possession. 1478 Acta Conc. I 13/1.
Robert nor nane vtheris … has the saide priuileg takis nouther sesing nor reale possession of ony landis bot has the vse fruyt of thar wifis propir landis for thar life tyme
1584 Aboyne Rec. 226.
Reserving to Katherine Fraser spouse of the granter her frank tenement and usufruct of said lands for her life time
c1630 T. Hope Minor Practicks (1734) 252.
After the usu-fruct is once lawfully constitute by a seasin
1667–70 Lauder Jrnl. 175.
Having let of old the ground on the condition they should build upon it and they brooking the ususfruit for such a space of tyme, it should finally returne to him
1681 Stair Inst. ii vi § 1.
Usufruct is the power of disposal of the use and fruits, saving the substance of the thing

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