Wardmote
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːdməʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wardmote is a noun meaning (historical) A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
Meaning
(historical) A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
More Meanings
- (historical) A court formerly held in each ward of London, England for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like.
Example Sentences
Association was built into the structure of communal government in the City's wardmotes and precinct meetings and in the open vestries of many suburban parishes.
Word Forms
- wardmotes
- ward moot
- wardmoot
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inquest, wittenagemote, witenagemote, wittena-gemote, wittena-gemot, wittenagemot.
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