wehrgelt (Meaning)

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wehrgelt (n.)

See Weregild.

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Under the Anglo-Saxon legal system, wehrgelt was a form of compensation paid to the family of a slain person.
The amount of wehrgelt varied depending on the victim's social status and the circumstances of the killing.
Wehrgelt was an essential element of Anglo-Saxon customary law and played a crucial role in conflict resolution.
The wehrgelt system served as a deterrent against violent crime and helped maintain social order.
In some cases, wehrgelt could be paid in installments over time to ease the financial burden on the killer's family.
Wehrgelt was typically paid in the form of livestock, weapons, or other valuable goods.
The payment of wehrgelt did not absolve the killer of guilt or responsibility for the crime.
The wehrgelt system gradually declined in importance with the rise of centralized justice systems.
Historians use wehrgelt records to gain insights into the social structure and legal practices of Anglo-Saxon society.
Wehrgelt remains a significant aspect of legal and historical research, providing valuable information about the role of compensation and justice in early societies.

See Weregild.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Under the Anglo-Saxon legal system, wehrgelt was a form of compensation paid to the family of a slain person.

The amount of wehrgelt varied depending on the victim's social status and the circumstances of the killing.

Wehrgelt was an essential element of Anglo-Saxon customary law and played a crucial role in conflict resolution.

The wehrgelt system served as a deterrent against violent crime and helped maintain social order.