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Term: in liberam regalitatem
Definition: In feudal times, when the Crown granted land to someone, they also gave them the power to make decisions about crimes and legal matters in that area, just like the Crown. This was called "in liberam regalitatem."
in liberam regalitatem
In medieval times, when the king granted land to someone, he also gave them the power to make decisions about crimes and legal disputes that happened on that land. This power was called "in liberam regalitatem".
For example, if the king gave a piece of land to a lord, the lord would have the power to hold court and make decisions about crimes and legal disputes that happened on that land. This meant that the lord had the same power as the king in that area.