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 are lords of the manor of Tweedmouth, where they hold a court-leet and court-baron twice a year.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
It was governed by a 'boroughreeve' and two constables elected annually at the court-leet.
From The English Utilitarians, Volume I. by Stephen, Leslie, Sir
Aside from his position as landlord, the most important of these rights was that of holding a court-baron and a court-leet and view of frank-pledge.
From American Nation: a history — Volume 1: European Background of American History, 1300-1600 by Cheyney, Edward Potts
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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