A more thorough explanation:

Burlaw is a term used in English and Scots law to refer to the local custom of a township or district for resolving disputes over boundaries, trespasses, and the use of common lands, as well as farming issues. It can also refer to a particular custom established by the common consent of landholders in a township or district. Additionally, it can refer to the area over which a township or district court has jurisdiction.

For example, if there is a dispute between two farmers over the use of a common land, the burlaw of the township or district would be consulted to resolve the issue. Similarly, if there is a disagreement over the boundaries of two properties, the burlaw would be used to determine the correct boundary.

Another example of burlaw is when a group of landholders in a township or district agree to a particular custom, such as a rule that all farmers must contribute to the maintenance of a common fence. This custom would be considered a burlaw.

The area over which a township or district court has jurisdiction is also referred to as burlaw. This means that the court has the authority to hear cases and make decisions within that area.

These examples illustrate how burlaw is used to establish and enforce local customs and resolve disputes within a specific community or area.