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Legal Definitions - ancient serjeant
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Definition of ancient serjeant
An ancient serjeant is a term used in English law to refer to the eldest of the Crown's serjeants. This position was held by the last serjeant who died in 1866.
For example, if the Crown had multiple serjeants, the ancient serjeant would be the one with the most seniority and experience.
This term is not commonly used today, but it is important to understand its historical significance in English law.
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Simple Definition
Ancient Serjeant: In English law, the Ancient Serjeant was the oldest of the Crown's serjeants. This was an important position, but the last person to hold this office passed away in 1866.
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