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Leet

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Abbott (1879)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. The name of a court of criminal jurisdiction, formerly of much importance, but latterly fallen into disuse. See "Court Leet." LEGA (Law Lat.)

In old English law. The alloy of money. Cowell; Blount. A termination of the names of places in old records, supposed by Spelman to signify "place."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An ancient English criminal court.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. The name of a court of criminal jurisdiction, formerly of much importance, but latterly fallen into disuse. See Court-Leet.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In English law. A court of criminal jurisdiction, formerly of much importance, but latterly fallen into disuse.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

v. Court, 32.

Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence

Benjamin Vaughan Abbott · 1879

See Coukt-leet.