portmoot

/ˈpɔːrtmuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A gathering or assembly, especially of freemen, in medieval England, where laws and customs were discussed and decided.

“The portmoot was an essential part of Anglo-Saxon lawmaking, allowing common folk to have a voice in governance.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • gathering

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • seclusion