Crown
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
The sovereign power in a monarehy, especially in relation to the punishment of crimes. “Felony is an offense of the crown.” Finch, Law, b.
1, ¢.
16. f An ornamental badge of regal power worn on the heid by sovereign princes. The word is frequently used when speaking of the sovereign herself, or the rights, duties, and pre rogatives belonging to her. Also a silver coin of the value of fiveshillings.
Wharton.