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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.

anelace

History; Medieval

A heavy, broad-bladed, sharp-pointed, double-edged knife.

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.

ad valorem duty

History; Medieval

A duty levied upon, and varying with, the value of a commodity.

adulterine castle

History; Medieval

A castle build with out a person's liege lord's approval.

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 amercing all ...

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. Fugitives who find ...