Magnum Concilium
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old English law. The great council; the general council of the realm; afterwards called "parliament." 1 Bl. Comm. 148; 1 Reeve, Hist. Eng. Law, 62; Spelman. The king's great council of barons and prelates. Spelman; Crabb, Hist. Eng. Law, 228.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In Old English Law. The great council, afterwards called “Parliament.” 1 Bla. Com. 148. MAGNUS ROTULUS 8TATUT0RUM. The Great Statute Roll. The first Engl Lsh statute roll which begun with Magna Carta and ended with Eldward III. Hale, Com. Li. 16, 17.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. The great council; the general council of the realm; afterwards called “parliament.” 1 Bl. Comm. 148; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 62; Spelman. The king’s great council of barons and prelates. Spelman; Crabb, Com. Law, 228.