påhornhinnen

Påhornhinnen is a term used in certain Scandinavian legal traditions, particularly historically in Norway, to describe a specific type of land or property that was granted by the king. This grant typically conferred ownership and rights to the recipient, often a nobleman or a church institution, allowing them to derive income and sustenance from the land. The term emphasizes the idea that the land was "at the king's disposal" or "under the king's horn," referring to the royal authority and the symbolic representation of that authority.

Holders of påhornhinnen had significant control over the land, including the right to collect rents, taxes, and other dues from the tenants or farmers who worked the land. This arrangement was a way for the monarch to reward loyal subjects, support the church, or maintain a system of landholding that benefited the crown. The precise rights and obligations associated with påhornhinnen could vary depending on the specific grant and the historical period. Over time, as legal systems evolved, the concept of påhornhinnen was largely superseded by more modern forms of land ownership and taxation.