leet
1a special annual or semiannual court in which the lords of certain manors had jurisdiction over local disputes.
the area over which this jurisdiction extended, including the manor itself and, sometimes, nearby counties or shires.
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1Words Nearby leet
Other definitions for leet (2 of 2)
Digital Technology. leetspeak.
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How to use leet in a sentence
“We have to be cognizant of the fact that we all could have conflict minerals in our products,” said leet.
They profited directly as they themselves acquired definitely other of the powers of the Court leet.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds | Francis Aiden HibbertMajor leet being a lawyer was Judge Advocate at all courts martial during the time he was in commission.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightThe Court leet was formerly a very important assembly, but in our time its offices are minute, and only apply to small interests.
The Hills and the Vale | Richard JefferiesThe gatehouse stands, and in a room over the entrance the Court-leet of the Archbishops is still held.
It was divided into wards, answering to hundreds in the county; each having its own wardmote, or leet, under its elected alderman.
British Dictionary definitions for leet (1 of 3)
/ (liːt) /
Also called: court-leet a special kind of manorial court that some lords were entitled to hold
the jurisdiction of this court
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1British Dictionary definitions for leet (2 of 3)
/ (liːt) /
Scot a list of candidates for an office
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2British Dictionary definitions for leet (3 of 3)
/ (liːt) /
short for leetspeak
impassioned about and highly skilled in the field of advanced computer programming
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