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Medieval Crime and Punishment Flashcards
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- 1King's PeaceAnglo-Saxon belief that it was the king's duty to take care of law and order.
- 2TreasonThe crime of betraying one's own king.
- 3Social StructureNobles > Freemen > Serfs
- 4Crimes against the personCausing physical harm to another person.
- 5Crimes against propertyTaking or damaging belongings of another person.
- 6Collective ResponsibilityBeing responsible for the actions of other members of the community. If someone breaks the law it is up to everyone in the village to take action.
- 7ReeveA local official who was appointed by the community.
- 8King's Shire ReeveLocal appointed man who brought criminals to justice.
- 9Moral CrimesActions that went against the expectations of society e.g. disobeying church teaching
- 10OathsFormally declaration of fact to prove your innocence i.e. "I swear before God..."
- 11Trial by OrdealA variety of trials by Church authorities to test whether someone was guilty or innocent in the eyes of God.
- 12MaimingA punishment recommended by the church to allow criminals time to seek forgiveness e.g. hand cut-off
- 13WergildA fine that was paid by a murderer to a victim's family - compensation paid for the person's life.
- 14Capital PunishmentReceiving the death penalty, which would occur if you committed treason.
- 15Corporal PunishmentSelection of punishments aimed at causing harm or pain without killing. Corporal punishment acts as a deterrent.
- 16RetributionThe belief that the scale of punishment should match the scale of the crime committed.
- 17PoachingIllegally hunting on land that does not belong to you.
- 18King's MundThe Norman law system was founded on the idea that all people should expect to be safe from crime, and to live peacefully within their communities, under the authority of the king.
- 19BrandingMarking a criminal by burning their flesh with a hot iron. This was meant to act as a long-term punishment.
- 20Statute of LabourersA law introduced in 1351 that established a maximum wage for workers.
- 21ParliamentIn the 13th century, parliament involved the gathering of powerful individuals with the king to converse and introduce new legal practices.
- 22HeresyHolding a set of beliefs that were different from the established religion of the time.
- 23High TreasonPlotting to betray or kill the king. Seen as a crime against God as well as the king.
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