the act of delivering possession of lands or tenements.-the writ by which possession is obtained.-release from wardship; deliverance.-that which is delivered out statedly or formally, as clothing, food, etc.-the uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their retainers and serving as a badge when in military service.-the peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or gentleman are distinguished; as, a claret-colored livery.-hence, also, the peculiar dress or garb appropriated by any association or body of persons to their own use; as, the livery of the london tradesmen, of a priest, of a charity school, etc.; also, the whole body or company of persons wearing such a garb, and entitled to the privileges of the association; as, the whole livery of london.-hence, any characteristic dress or outward appearance.-an allowance of food statedly given out; a ration, as to a family, to servants, to horses, etc.-the feeding, stabling, and care of horses for compensation; boarding; as, to keep one's horses at livery.-the keeping of horses in readiness to be hired temporarily for riding or driving; the state of being so kept.-a low grade of wool.-to clothe in, or as in, livery.