Medieval Glossary
Writ
A document that grants some kind of authority or issues a command. A royal writ could either grant authority from the king or be a command issued from the king. Reeves would often write writs.
Related term(s): Royal; Reeve; Royalty; Sovereign
Category: Government and Law
Added: 09.05.04
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