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Meaning of wardmote | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈwɔːdməʊt

Definitions

  1. A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
    historical
  2. A court formerly held in each ward of London, England for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like.
    historical

Examples

“Association was built into the structure of communal government in the City's wardmotes and precinct meetings and in the open vestries of many suburban parishes.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

wardom Wardon Wardour Wardour Street English wardress Wardrip

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