Crossword puzzle clue "not absolute"

(Latin) taking effect at a specified date unless cause is shown otherwise, as in decree nisi

in relation to

humble; miserable; craven

indicating direction from or time when

an expert

ACRE, a measure of land equivalent to 4840 square yards

a stuffed jacket worn under mail

an estate held in absolute ownership, without acknowledgement to a superior, also ALLOD, ALLODIUM, ALODIUM