Videbatur
Videbatur is a phrase used in medieval heraldry and coats of arms. It originated from imperial Roman heraldry and was later adopted by European nobility. The phrase is Latin for "he should pay", "be imprisoned", or "he who does not pay".
In heraldry, Videbatur appeared on coats of arms related to nobles who had fallen into debt or
One notable example of the use of Videbatur is in the Welsh heraldry of Llywelyn the Last,
Additionally, coats of arms once belonging to Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, feature Videbatur and a kneeling
The role of Videbatur in heraldry declined in the 15th century, following the introduction of more complex