Barons
/ˈbærənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of baron, referring to members of the lowest rank of the British nobility or feudal lords holding lands directly from the crown.
The barons assembled to demand the king's adherence to the charter.
Forms
- baron
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Commentary
In legal historical contexts, 'barons' often appear in discussions of feudal law and rights under medieval English legal charters such as Magna Carta.
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