výmík

Výmík is a term that appears in historical Czech contexts, often referring to a form of land tenure or a customary right associated with land ownership. Its precise meaning can vary depending on the specific historical period and region within Bohemia or Moravia. Generally, a výmík represented a provision made for a former owner or a retiring family member, typically involving the right to use a portion of the land or receive produce from it after its transfer to a successor.

This arrangement was common in agricultural societies where land was the primary source of livelihood and generational transfer of property was a significant event. The výmík ensured a degree of security for individuals who had relinquished their direct control over the land, often to a son or heir, while still allowing them to benefit from its productivity. It could also serve as a form of inheritance or dowry, ensuring a spouse's or widow's maintenance.

The specifics of a výmík would be negotiated and documented, often as part of a legal agreement or customary practice within a family or village. These agreements could include rights to cultivate certain fields, receive a share of crops, or occupy a specific dwelling on the property. Over time, as land ownership laws and agricultural practices evolved, the concept and practice of výmík gradually diminished, becoming less prevalent in modern legal and economic systems.