Law Ed 1.2 Vocab Review

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Systematic collection of statutes

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Law Codes

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A written law passed by a legislative body

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Statutes

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Dispersed political power among various nobles/regions.

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Decentralized Power

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First Law Code of England

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Æthelberht King of Kent

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Written command by a court or legal authority to act or refrain from acting.

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Writ

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A group sworn to abide by laws to determine truth

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Jury

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Chief law enforcement official in early England, precursor to today's sheriff.

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Shire Reeve

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Legal document granting rights to a person or company

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Charter

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Officer of court with custody of prisoners.

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Bailiff

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Accused had to grasp red-hot metal or walk on hot coals; if healed, deemed innocent.

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Trial By Fire