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Simple English definitions for legal terms
shire
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A quick definition of shire:
A shire is a type of county in Great Britain, specifically in England. It used to be made up of many smaller areas called hundreds, but now it consists of larger divisions that are defined by specific boundaries.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A shire is a county in Great Britain, especially in England. Originally, it was made up of many hundreds, but later it consisted of larger divisions set off by metes and bounds.
Examples:
- Yorkshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Wiltshire
The examples given are all shires in England. They are larger divisions that were set off by metes and bounds. For instance, Yorkshire was originally divided into three ridings, which were further divided into wapentakes. Nottinghamshire was divided into wapentakes, and Wiltshire was divided into hundreds. These divisions helped to govern the area and provide services to the people living there.