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Apostolic Succession
History; Medieval
The doctrine that the authority of Jesus was passed down in an unbroken line from the apostles to their successors, the bishops.
Albigensians
History; Medieval
Name for the dualist heretics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries; derived from the city of Albi in southern France, one of their centres of influence; also called Cathars.
assize of bread and ale
History; Medieval
1) Thirteenth-century statue imposing standards of measurement, quality, and pricing upon commercial bakers and brewers; local authorities used the assize as a licensing system by ...
right of asylum
History; Medieval
The right for a bishop to protect an fugitive from justice or to intercede on his behalf. Once asylum is granted the fugitive cannot be removed, until after a month's time. ...
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