Medieval Judicial Terms
Did you know? There are some distinct terms and phrases used in Medieval judicial affairs that we don’t see often today:
- Brice – disturbing the peace; also a fine issued for said crime
- Mō̆rther – murder
- Primogeniture – a common law which states that the eldest son shall inherit his father’s estate and/or office
- Temporalia – possessions, such as land or mills, that someone makes money off of
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