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COMTE

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: French

Fr. A count or earl. In the ancient French law, the comté was an officer having jurisdiction over a particular district or territory, with functions partly military and partly judicial.
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.