Royal Forest
/ˈrɔɪəl ˈfɒrɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A historically designated area of land in England and Wales subject to special legal rules protecting game and vegetation for royal hunting purposes.
The royal forest was governed by forest law, distinct from common law governing other lands.
Forms
- royal forest
- royal forests
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Commentary
The term 'royal forest' refers specifically to legal jurisdictions rather than ordinary woodland; it is a historical legal designation involving forest law rather than a purely geographical or environmental concept.
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