folkmoots

/ˈfoʊkˌmuts/
noun
  1. Plural of folkmoot; historical assemblies or meetings of people for community decision-making.
    • Records of folkmoots show how disputes were resolved in medieval times.
    • Several folkmoots were held each year in different parts of the kingdom.
    • The folkmoots allowed common people to participate in local laws.
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