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RECORDER OF LONDON Definition & Legal Meaning

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One of the justices of oyer and terminer, and a justice of the peace of the quorum for putting the laws in execution for the preservation of the peace and government of the city. Being the mouth of the city, he delivers the sentences and judgments of the court therein, and also certifies and records the city customs, etc. He is chosen by the lord mayor and aldermen and attends the business of the city when summoned by the lord mayor, etc. Wharton.

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