The ancient denomination of a surgeon. … [Read more...] about CHIRURGEON
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CHRISTIANITATIS CURIA
The court Christian. An ecclesiastical court as opposed to a civil or lay tribunal. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CHRISTIANITATIS CURIA
CHIVALRY
In feudal law. Knight-service. Tenure In chivalry was the same as tenure by knight-service. 2 Bl. Comm. 61, 62. … [Read more...] about CHIVALRY
CHRISTIANITY
The religion founded and established by Jesus Christ. … [Read more...] about CHRISTIANITY
CHIVALRY, COURT OF
In English law. The name of a court anciently held as a court of honor merely, before the earl-marshal, and as a criminal court before the lord high constable, jointly with the earl-marshal. It had jurisdiction as to contracts and other matters touching deeds of arms or war, as well as pleas of life or member. It also corrected encroachments in matters of coat-armor, … [Read more...] about CHIVALRY, COURT OF