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Of Lancaster

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

An officer of the Duchy court, who collects all the revenues, fines, forfeitures, and assessments within the duchy. RECEIVER GENERAL OF THE PUBLIC

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Englishlaw. An officer before whom, or his deputy, the court of the duchy chamber of Lancaster is held. This is a special jurisdiction concerning all manner of equity relating to lands holden of the king in right of the duchy of Lancaster. Hob. 77; 8 Bl. Comm. 78. CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQ-