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Precinct

encompassing a place a boundary a confine limit of jurisdiction or authority often in the plural as the precincts of a state

Scavage

formerly exacted of merchant strangers by mayors sheriffs etc for goods shown or offered for sale within their precincts

inspector

person employed or authorized to inspect something 2 : a police officer in charge of a number of precincts and ranking below a superintendent or deputy superintendent

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Ale-conner, or Ale-founder, or Ale-kenner

a curt-leet, who is sworn to look at the assize and goodness of ale and beer within the precincts of the lordship, Kitch. 46. Thee were at one time four ale-conners, chosen by the liverymen of the

Amputation of right hand

the Court. it was also inflicted by the Star Chamber for duelling or striking a blow within the precincts of a royal palace

Attachiamenta de spinis et boscis

the officers of a forest to take to their own use thorns, brush, and wind falls, within their precincts, Kenn. Par. Antiq. 209

Commercial establishment

controlling the growth and supply of sugarcane to be used in the factory are employed either in the precincts of the factory or in the premises of the factory; and if these workers are not employed in

Dock defence

is said tohave been accepted by a barrister when he is instructed direct by the defendant in the precincts of the Court without the intervention of a solicitor. The fee of one guinea (or 1l. 3s. 6d.)

Patrolman

One who patrols a watchman especially a policeman who patrols a particular precinct of a town or city

Bailiwick

which a bailiff is appointed by the lord of the liberty or franchise, with such powers within his precinct as an under-sheriff exercises under a sheriff.

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