In American law. The lower or more numerous branch of the legislative assembly of a city, in English law. The councillors of the city of London. The parliament, also, was anciently called the “common council of the realm.” Fleta, 2, 13.
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In American law. The lower or more numerous branch of the legislative assembly of a city, in English law. The councillors of the city of London. The parliament, also, was anciently called the “common council of the realm.” Fleta, 2, 13.
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