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COTESWOLD

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In old records. A place where there Is no wood. … [Read more...]

COUNCIL OF THE NORTH

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A court Instituted by Henry VIII. in 1537, to administer justice in Yorkshire and the four other northern counties. Under the presidency of Stratford, the court showed great rigor, bordering, it is alleged, on harshness. It was abolished by 10 Car. I., the same act which abolished the Star Chamber. Brown. … [Read more...]

COTLAND

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In old English law. Land held by a cottager, whether in socage or villenage. Cowell … [Read more...]

COUNSEL

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(A) Advice given to another as to what he ought to do or not to do. 2. To counsel another to do an unlawful act, is to become accessory to it, if it be a felony, or principal, if it be treason, or a misdemeanor. By the term counsel is also understood counsellor at law. Vide To open; Opening. (B) an officer of court. One who undertakes to conduct suits and actions in court. The … [Read more...]

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