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Fehmgsrichte

Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1891)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The name given to certain secret tribunals which flourished ‘many of the funetions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who cam Within their jurisdiction. Ene. Brit. Such a court existed in Westphalia (though with greatly diminished powers) until finally sup. pressed in 1811.