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Court of the Earl Marshal — In the reign of William the Conqueror the marshal was next in rank to the constable, in command of the army. When the constable s office ceased, his duties devolved upon the earl marshal. The military Court of the Constable came to be known as… … Black's law dictionary
Court of the Earl Marshal — In the reign of William the Conqueror the marshal was next in rank to the constable, in command of the army. When the constable s office ceased, his duties devolved upon the earl marshal. The military Court of the Constable came to be known as… … Black's law dictionary
constable — constableship, n. /kon steuh beuhl/ or, esp. Brit., /kun /, n. 1. an officer of the peace, having police and minor judicial functions, usually in a small town, rural district, etc. 2. Chiefly Brit. a police officer. 3. an officer of high rank in… … Universalium
Constable — /kun steuh beuhl, kon /, n. John, 1776 1837, English painter. * * * ▪ government official officer of state in western European countries from medieval times and also of certain executive legal officials in Great Britain and the United… … Universalium
Court security officer (England and Wales) — Law enforcement in the United Kingdom Crime in the UK · Terrorism in the UK Topics … Wikipedia
court of chivalry — 1. often capitalized both Cs : an English court originally dealing with military discipline but at various times trying cases concerning prisoners of war, high treason and rebellion, peerage claims, offenses against the honor of other persons,… … Useful english dictionary
Court of Chivalry — A session of the Court of Chivalry being held in the College of Arms, depicted in 1809. Her Majesty s High Court of Chivalry of England and Wales is a civil court in England. It has had jurisdiction in cases of the misuse of heraldic arms since… … Wikipedia
Court of Chivalry — Strictly speaking, a court of military affairs concerned with the conduct of soldiers under the constable and marshal, the two principle military officers in England or France, or by their representatives. Although the term court of chivalry did… … Medieval glossary
earl marshal's court — noun Usage: usually capitalized E&M, often capitalized C : the English court of chivalry since the time when it has been held before the earl marshal alone called also Marshal s court; compare court of the constable and marshal … Useful english dictionary
Constable — For other uses, see Constable (disambiguation). A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Historical… … Wikipedia
