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COUNTER-FESANCE
The act of forging. … [Read more...] about COUNTER-FESANCE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Certain officers generally entrusted with the superintendence of the collection of the county taxes, and the disbursements made. for the county. They are administrative officers, invested by the local laws with various powers. 2. In Pennsylvania the office of county commissioner originated in the act of 1717, which was modified by the act of 1721, and afterwards enlarged by the … [Read more...] about COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COTESWOLD
In old records. A place where there Is no wood. … [Read more...] about COTESWOLD
COUNCIL OF THE NORTH
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...] about COUNCIL OF THE NORTH