Wardmote

//ˈwɔːdməʊt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London. historical

    "Association was built into the structure of communal government in the City's wardmotes and precinct meetings and in the open vestries of many suburban parishes."

  2. 2
    A court formerly held in each ward of London, England for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like. historical

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"Association was built into the structure of communal government in the City's wardmotes and precinct meetings and in the open vestries of many suburban parishes."

Etymology

From Middle English wardmote. Equivalent to ward + moot.

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