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Term: milites
Definition: Milites refers to soldiers or members of the military. In the past, knights who were part of the royal army were also called milites because they had to attend the king in his wars as part of their feudal tenure. In Scots law, milites were freeholders who held estates from barons for military service.
Definition: Milites are soldiers or members of the military. In Roman law, they were soldiers. In medieval times, knights who were part of the royal army were also called milites because they had to attend the king in his wars or pay a fine. In Scots law, freeholders who held estates from barons for military service were also called milites.
The examples illustrate how milites were soldiers or knights who had to serve in the military. They were obligated to attend the king in his wars or pay a fine. In Scots law, milites were freeholders who held estates from barons for military service.