Baron
/ˈbær.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) A nobleman of the lowest rank in the British peerage system, holding a barony.
The baron was summoned to the House of Lords to participate in legislative sessions.
- (n.) A feudal lord who held land directly from the monarch, often responsible for military and judicial duties in medieval England.
The baron exercised judicial authority over his estates during the Middle Ages.
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- barons
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Commentary
In legal history, 'baron' denotes a rank with specific privileges and obligations; modern usage often pertains to the peerage system.
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