wapentake

wapentake (wahp-[schwa]n-tayk orwap-), n. [fr. Saxon waepen “weapons” + tac “touch”] Hist.

1. In some English counties, a division corresponding to the hundred or ward in other counties. See HUNDRED.

2. The court within such a division.

3. A bailiff who works in such a court.

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资深译员Sheldon，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。