king's peace
Britishnoun
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(in early medieval England) the protection secured by the king for particular people or places
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(in medieval England) the general peace secured to the entire realm by the law administered in the king's name
Example Sentences
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"She is taking steps to restore the king's peace," Vylarr assured him.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Should Riverrun strike back, Cersei and her father would insist that it had been the Hillys who broke the king's peace, not the Lannisters.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
"Charged by your own lord husband to keep the king's peace and enforce the king's justice."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
"If you cannot keep the king's peace, Janos, perhaps the City Watch should be commanded by someone who can."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
"We will tell you what to write, child. The important thing is that you urge Lady Catelyn and your brother to keep the king's peace."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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