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Court of the Official Principal

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A quick definition of Court of the Official Principal:

Court of the Official Principal: This is a type of court called the Court of the Archers. It is also known as the Court of the Steward and Marshal. It used to be a court that dealt with criminal cases involving members of the royal household. At first, it only had power over violent acts by the king's servants towards a member of the king's council, but later it was given more authority. However, it was abolished in 1828.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The Court of the Official Principal is also known as the Court of Arches. It is a court that deals with appeals from lower church courts in England.

Definition: The Court of the Steward and Marshal is also known as the Court of the Marshalsea. It is a court that deals with criminal cases in England.

Definition: The Court of the Steward of the King's Household was a court that had jurisdiction over criminal cases involving a member of the royal household. At first, it only dealt with acts of violence by the king's servants towards a member of the king's council, but later it was given broader criminal authority. The Court was abolished in 1828.

Example: If a member of the royal household committed a crime, such as theft or assault, they would be brought before the Court of the Steward of the King's Household. This court had the power to punish them for their actions.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the Court of the Steward of the King's Household had jurisdiction over criminal cases involving members of the royal household. It shows that the court had the power to punish those who committed crimes, even if they were part of the royal household.

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