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distraint of knighthood

In British history, compulsory knighthood introduced by Henry III for all those with lands of a particular value (originally £20). The knights had to pay scutage to the king in lieu of military service under the feudal system; in effect they became liable for an additional tax.

It was used by the Tudors and James I, and during the Eleven Years' Tyranny Charles I levied fines on those who had failed to be knighted. It was declared illegal by the Long Parliament in 1641.



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