Heraldry
/ˈhɛrəldrɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) The system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated, often relevant in legal disputes over heraldic rights.
The court examined the rules of heraldry to resolve the ownership of the disputed coat of arms.
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Commentary
Heraldry in legal contexts frequently involves issues of intellectual property and heritage rights, especially in jurisdictions recognizing official regulation of coats of arms.
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