English law. Courts held by the king's authority as supreme governor of the church, for matters which chiefly concern religion. 2. There are ten courts which may be ranged under this class. 1. The Archdeacon's Court. 2. The Consistory Court. 3. The Court of Arches. 4. The Court of Peculiars. 5. The Prerogative Court. 6. The Court of Delegates, which is the great court of … [Read more...] about ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS
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A positive law promulgated by the sovereign of a country, and having reference either to the whole land or some of its divisions, but usually relating to affairs of State. It differs from a "public proclamation," in that it enacts a new statute, and carries with it the authority of law. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A law ordained by the sovereign, by which he … [Read more...] about EDICT
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ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
By this phrase it is intended to include all those rules which govern ecclesiastical tribunals. Vide Law Canon. … [Read more...] about ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
EDICT PERPETUAL
The title of a compilation of all the edicts. This collection was made by Salvius Julianus, a jurist who was, selected by the emperor Adrian for the purpose, and who performed his task with credit to himself. … [Read more...] about EDICT PERPETUAL