statute staple
/ˈstatʃuːt ˌsteɪpl/ /ˈstatjuːt ˌsteɪpl/Law. Now historical
noun
A bond of record, acknowledged before the mayor of the staple, by which a creditor has the power of seizing a debtor's lands in case of default.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Rastell (c1475–1536), lawyer and printer. From statute + staple, after statute merchant.
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