court-leet
Britishnoun
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Until 1846 three constables were chosen annually at the court-leet to govern the place, but in that year the inhabitants obtained authority from parliament to appoint twenty-seven commissioners to undertake the local government.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
They have also a court-leet, held annually on St. Thomas's Day, for the choice of officers, and removal of nuisances.
From London in 1731 by Gonzales, Don Manoel
It was a 35 quaint old structure, and the court-leet and court-baron held sittings in it.
From Chelsea The Fascination of London by Besant, Walter, Sir
By-and-by, when the cottage was built, the labourer was summoned to the court-leet of the manor, and was assessed in quit rent, a mere nominal sum, perhaps fourpence or a shilling a year.
From The Toilers of the Field by Jefferies, Richard
He also holds the university court-leet, according to the established charter and custom.—Oxf. and Cam.
From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer
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