brehonship

/ˈbrɛɪɒnʃɪp, ˈbriː-/

Definitions

1. noun

The office or position of a brehon (a lawyer or judge in ancient Celtic societies, especially in Ireland and Wales)

“The brehonship was an important institution in medieval Irish society, with its judges interpreting and upholding the law.”

2. noun

The body of knowledge, laws, and customs of ancient Celtic societies, especially in Ireland and Wales

Synonyms

  • jurisprudence
  • law
  • legislation

Antonyms

  • anarchy
  • chaos