trimoda necessitas
noun
tri·mo·da ne·ces·si·tas
\¦trīmədənə̇ˈsesəˌtas, ¦triməˌdäˌneˈkesəˌtäs\
Definition of trimoda necessitas
: the threefold burden or charge on Anglo-Saxon landholders of army service, repair of strongholds, and repair of bridges
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Origin and Etymology of trimoda necessitas
Medieval Latin, literally, necessity of three kinds
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