shreeves

[Verenigde Staten]/ʃriːvz/
[Verenigd Koninkrijk]/ʃrivz/
Frequentie: Zeer Hoog

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the shreeves of the northern counties gathered to discuss the new tax laws.

in medieval england, shreeves were responsible for maintaining law and order.

the king appointed new shreeves to administer the recently conquered territories.

historical records indicate that shreeves collected royal revenues and tolls.

many shreeves abused their power, leading to widespread discontent among the peasants.

the annual tour of the shreeves ensured that local courts were functioning correctly.

attempting to bribe the shreeves was considered a serious crime against the crown.

the shreeves organized the local militia to defend against the invading forces.

although the term is archaic, shreeves were the predecessors of modern high sheriffs.

the courts held by the shreeves dealt with minor disputes and petty crimes.

appointments of shreeves were often political rewards for loyalty to the monarch.

the authority of the shreeves gradually declined as centralized government strengthened.

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