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A quick definition of duke:

A duke is a very important person who rules over a place called a duchy. In Great Britain, a duke is the highest rank of nobility after the royal family. A long time ago, only kings were called dukes, but later on, other important people were given this title too. The queen Elizabeth stopped giving out this title, but it was brought back later on by her successor.

A more thorough explanation:

A duke is a ruler of a duchy or a sovereign prince. In Great Britain, it is the first order of nobility below the royal family.

Before the Norman conquest, kings did not give the title of duke to anyone. However, in the eleventh year of Edward III's reign, he created his son, Edward the black prince, duke of Cornwall. Later, many members of the royal family were also given the title. The order of duke became extinct during the reign of Queen Elizabeth in 1572 but was revived about fifty years later by her successor, George Villiers, duke of Buckingham.

For example, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is a member of the British royal family and holds the title of duke. He is not a sovereign prince but is still considered a high-ranking member of the nobility.

Another example is the Duke of Wellington, who was a British military commander and politician. He was given the title of duke as a reward for his military victories.

These examples illustrate how the title of duke is given to individuals who have achieved great success or have a high social status.

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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
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Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
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president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
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19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
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Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
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21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
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21:10
nope dk
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Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
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I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
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Indeed, indeed.
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