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COMMONERS

Definition (1910 Edition)

in English law. Persons having a right of common. So called because they have a right to pasture 6n the waste, in common with the lord. 2 H. Bl. 889.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.