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Ranger

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Ranger, a sworn officer of the forest and parks. His office consists chiefly in three points: to walk daily through his charge, and see, hear, and inquire of trespasses in his bailiwick; to drive the beasts of the forest, both of vinery and chase, out of the dis-afforested into the forested lands; and to present all trespasses of the forest at the next Court holden for the forest, Manwood. Also an official in control of royal parks

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