Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
Assizes — The Courts of Assize, or Assizes, were periodic criminal courts held around England and Wales until 1972, when together with the Quarter Sessions they were abolished by the Courts Act 1971 and replaced by a single permanent Crown Court. The… … Wikipedia
Magna Carta — • The charter of liberties granted by King John of England in 1215 and confirmed with modifications by Henry III in 1216, 1217, and 1225 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Magna Carta Magna Carta … Catholic encyclopedia
Henry II — 1. ( Henry the Saint ) 973 1024, king of Germany 1002 24 and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1014 24. 2. ( Curtmantle ) 1133 89, king of England 1154 89: first king of the Plantagenet line (grandson of Henry I of England). 3. 1519 59, king of… … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
Assize of Northampton — The Assize of Northampton, largely based on the Assize of Clarendon of 1166, is among a series of measures taken by King Henry II of England that solidified the rights of the knightly tenants and made all possession of land subject to and… … Wikipedia
Ejectment — This article is about the Common Law form of action. For a fuller discussion of modern proceedings, see Eviction. Ejectment in the common law term for civil action to recover the possession of and title to land. It replaced the old Real Actions… … Wikipedia
