witenagemot

/ˈwɪtənəɡəˌmoʊt/
noun
  1. An assembly of wise men or nobles in Anglo-Saxon England that advised the king and made laws.
    • The witenagemot met to discuss the new tax laws.
    • King Alfred consulted the witenagemot before declaring war.
    • Historians study the witenagemot to understand early English government.
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