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wapentake in a sentence

n.

Definition

WAPENTAKE: A historical administrative division in certain northern English counties, used for local governance and dispute resolution in medieval times.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient concept of wapentake refers to a subdivision of certain northern English counties.
  2. In medieval times, disputes were often settled within the wapentake by local leaders and elders.
  3. The records from the wapentake provide valuable insights into the social structure of the time.
  4. Each wapentake was responsible for local governance and the administration of justice.
  5. Understanding the role of the wapentake helps historians trace the evolution of regional administration in England.

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