Tag: KN
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Knight's Fee
English Old Law: Knight’s Fee in the Past An uncertain measure of land, but, according to some opinions it is said to contain six hundred and eighty acres. Co. Litt. 69, a. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about knight’s fee […]
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Knights Of The Shire
Concept of Knights of the Shire Traditional meaning of knights of the shire [1] in the English common law history: Two members of Parliament, elected to represent each county at large. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of […]
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Knights Of The Shire
Concept of Knights of the Shire Traditional meaning of knights of the shire [1] in the English common law history: Two members of Parliament, elected to represent each county at large. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of […]
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Knight's Service
English Law: Knight’s Service in the Past It was, formerly, a tenure of lands. Those who held by knight’s service were called: milites qui per loricas terras suas defendunt;: soldiers who defend the country by their armor. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The […]
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Knowingly
Definition of Knowingly The use of this word in the definition of the offence is intended to show that mens rea is required for the offence.