| Webster's Online Dictionary |
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| Expression | 1. A court of ecclesiastical jurisdiction in England erected and united to the regal power by Queen Elizabeth in 1559. On account of the abuse of its powers it was abolished in 1641.[Websters]. | |
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| High commission court | A court of ecclesiastical jurisdiction in England erected and united to the regal power by Queen Elizabeth in 1559. On account of the abuse of its powers it was abolished in 1641. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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