In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before the Conquest. He was prefectus or propositus comitatus, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority Is now vested in the sheriff. 9 Coke, 46.
In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before the Conquest. He was prefectus or propositus comitatus, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority Is now vested in the sheriff. 9 Coke, 46.