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Oaths
They were important for social order, legal proceedings, and religious life. They were used to swear allegiance, testify, and take vows.
Tithings
These were groups of ten households that were responsible for each other's behavior. If a crime was committed within them, the entire group could be held accountable.
Kings peace
This was a concept in Anglo-Saxon England that protected certain places and times from violence. Breaking this was a serious crime, punishable by severe penalties. This helped maintain order and respect for the law.
Codes of law
This was based on local customs, royal decrees, church law, and legal treatises. These sources provided guidance for legal practices and procedures.
Hue and cry
A public outcry raised to alert the community to a crime. Everyone within earshot was expected to join the pursuit of the criminal
Trial by jury
A form of trial by peers, where a group of individuals would determine guilt or innocence
Trial by ordeal
A method of determining guilt or innocence based on supernatural means, such as trial by fire or water. This practice was often used when there was no clear evidence.
Shire Reeves
Local officials who assisted sheriffs in their duties
Sheriffs
Appointed by the king, they were responsible for overseeing law and order within their shires (counties). They had the power to arrest criminals and ensure that justice was served.
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