Knights
/ˈnaɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Members of a historical social class granted honors involving military and chivalric duties, sometimes referenced in legal contexts relating to feudal tenure and honors.
The land was held by knights under the feudal system.
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Commentary
In modern legal contexts, 'knights' mainly appears in historical or feudal law discussions rather than contemporary practice.
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