soke

In early English law, the right of local jurisdiction, generally one of the feudal rights of lordship.

The district over which soke jurisdiction was exercised.

An old spelling of soak, suck.

The power or privilege of holding a court in a district, as in a manor; jurisdiction of causes; also, the limits of such jurisdiction.

The liberty or privilege of tenants excused from customary burdens.

Same as soken

Same as soken, 2.

See soc.

One of the small territorial divisions into which Lincolnshire, England, is divided.

Any of several medieval rights, either to hold a court, or to receive fines.