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A quick definition of leges Edwardi Confessoris:
Leges Edwardi Confessoris: A book written in Latin that compiles English law as it was at the end of the reign of Henry I. It is of questionable authority and was written between 1130 and 1135. The author, possibly a secular clerk of French descent, wrote it in the interest of the churches and may have lied for them. It contains pious legends and has a political pamphlet-like quality.
A more thorough explanation:
The "Laws of Edward the Confessor" is a book that was written between 1130 and 1135. It is a collection of English laws that were in place at the end of the reign of King Henry I. However, the book's authority is questionable, and it may contain lies. The author was likely a French clerk who wrote in favor of the churches. The book is not considered a reliable source of
information about English law.
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