In Saxon law. Wise men; persons of information, especially in the laws; the king's advisers; members of the king's council; the optimates, or principal men of the kingdom. 1 Spence, Eq. Jur. 11, note. … [Read more...] about WITAN
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WITCHCRAFT
Under Sts. 83 Hen. VIII. c. 8, and 1 JaC I. c. 12, the offense of Witchcraft, or supposed intercourse with evil spirits, was punishable with death. These acts were not repealed till 1736. 4 Bl. Comm. 60, 61. … [Read more...] about WITCHCRAFT
WITE
Sax. A punishment, pain, penalty, mulct, or criminal fine. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WITE
WITENA DOM
In Saxon law. The judgment of the county court, or other court of competent jurisdiction, on the title to property, real or personal. 1 Spence, Eq. Jur. 22. … [Read more...] about WITENA DOM
WITENAGEMOTE
"The assembly of wise men." This was the great national council or parliament of the Saxons in England, comprising the noblemen, high ecclesiastics, and other great thanes of the kingdom, advising and aiding the king in the general administration of government. … [Read more...] about WITENAGEMOTE