Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
consistory courts — In England, the courts of diocesan bishops held in their several cathedrals (before the bishop s chancellor, or commissary, who is the judge) for the trial of all ecclesiastical causes arising within their respective dioceses, and also for… … Black's law dictionary
Consistory court — The consistory court is a type of ecclesiastical court, especially within the Church of England. They were established by a charter of King William I of England, and still exist today, although since about the middle of the 19th century… … Wikipedia
Consistory Court — the ecclesiastical courts of the diocese of the Church of England. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 … Law dictionary
consistory — The term consistory designates certain ruling bodies in various churches. In the Reformed tradition the consistory is the authority in the local church, generally made up of all of the teaching ELDERs (ministers) and the ruling elders (lay… … Encyclopedia of Protestantism
Courts of England and Wales — This article is part of the series: Courts of England and Wales Law of England and Wales … Wikipedia
ecclesiastical courts — (called, also, Courts Christian ). A generic name for certain courts having cognizance mainly of spiritual matters. A system of courts in England, held by authority of the sovereign, and having jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the religion … Black's law dictionary
ecclesiastical courts — (called, also, Courts Christian ). A generic name for certain courts having cognizance mainly of spiritual matters. A system of courts in England, held by authority of the sovereign, and having jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the religion … Black's law dictionary
court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings … Black's law dictionary
court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings … Black's law dictionary
Lord Chancellor — For other uses, see Lord Chancellor (disambiguation). Not to be confused with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain … Wikipedia
