court of the Duchy of Lancaster

court of the Duchy of Lancaster
A court of equity of special jurisdiction in cases relating to lands held of the king in right of the Duchy of Lancaster. It appears not to have been a court of record. See 3 Bl Comm 78.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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