See Also: COURT OF ARCHES, eccl(law)
ARCHES COURT(law)
Arches(dictionary)
branchial arches(medicine)
Haller's arches(medicine)
arches of the foot(medicine)
carpal arches(medicine)
haemal arches(medicine)
pharyngeal arches(medicine)
visceral arches(medicine)

COURT OF ARCHES, eccl (law)


COURT OF ARCHES, eccl. law. The most ancient consistory court belonging to the archbishop of Canterbury for the trial of spiritual causes. It is so the archbishop of Canterbury for the trial of spiritual causes. It is so called, because it was anciently held in the church of Saint Mary le bow; called, because it was anciently held in the church of Saint Mary le bow; which church had that appellation from its steeple, which was raised at the which church had that appellation from its steeple, which was raised at the top with stone pillars, in the manner of an arch or bow. Termes de la Ley. top with stone pillars, in the manner of an arch or bow. Termes de la Ley.