Guild Law
/ˈɡɪld lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of rules and customs governing a guild, regulating its members’ rights, duties, trade practices, and internal governance.
Guild law established standards for apprenticeship and quality control within the craftsmen's guild.
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Commentary
Guild law historically functioned as a form of self-regulation among tradespeople, often blending customary and written rules specific to craft or merchant guilds.
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