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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of Curia Regis:
The Curia Regis was the main court in early Norman England, set up by William the Conqueror. It was a group of advisors who traveled with the king and helped him make important decisions. They also acted as a court to hear important cases. Over time, the Curia Regis became a court that only dealt with legal matters. It was sometimes called the King's Court or Aula Regis. The sessions of this court were also called the Curia Regis.
A more thorough explanation:
Curia Regis was the main court in early Norman England, established by William the Conqueror. It was a group of advisers who traveled with the king, advising him on political matters and acting as an
appellate court in important or complicated cases. Over time, the functions of the Curia Regis became exclusively judicial in nature. The court was not specific, but any court held in the king's name by the king's delegates was considered Curia Regis. The sessions of this court were also called Curia Regis. For example, when the members of the Curia Regis sat for financial purposes, it became the Exchequer. The Curia Regis was the focal point of royal government and was the ancestor of the king's council, which later subdivided into parliament and the privy council.
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