Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Opposed to the payment of rent; opposed, on theoretical grounds, to the exaction of rent for land, etc.: as, antirent doctrines.
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Examples
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In 1848, Europe was in upheaval; the antirent agitations of New York were feeble parodies of European revolution, and involved farmers at that.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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Parker presided at the trial of the antirent rioters of upstate New York; his behavior was as partisan and prejudiced as any Federalist judge of the early 1800s.54 But more and more, the judges assumed the outward posture of propriety.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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These came from New York and reflected the Hudson Valley problem and the antirent disorders—problems with no real counterpart in Wisconsin.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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In any event, the manors lasted until the middle of the 19th century, when the antirent movement finally broke the power of the landlords.63
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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Parker presided at the trial of the antirent rioters of upstate New York; his behavior was as partisan and prejudiced as any Federalist judge of the early 1800s.54 But more and more, the judges assumed the outward posture of propriety.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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In any event, the manors lasted until the middle of the 19th century, when the antirent movement finally broke the power of the landlords.63
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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Parker presided at the trial of the antirent rioters of upstate New York; his behavior was as partisan and prejudiced as any Federalist judge of the early 1800s.54 But more and more, the judges assumed the outward posture of propriety.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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In 1848, Europe was in upheaval; the antirent agitations of New York were feeble parodies of European revolution, and involved farmers at that.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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These came from New York and reflected the Hudson Valley problem and the antirent disorders—problems with no real counterpart in Wisconsin.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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In 1848, Europe was in upheaval; the antirent agitations of New York were feeble parodies of European revolution, and involved farmers at that.
A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985
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