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源自中古英语 'burgh'(城镇)和古英语 'leah'(林地或空地),后演变为指代特许自治城镇。
❶ 指英国历史上的自治市镇或享有特权的城镇,通常由皇家特许状授予特殊权利。
“The town was granted the status of a burghley in the 12th century.”
(该镇在12世纪被授予自治市镇的地位。)
“Burghleys often had their own courts and local governance.”
(自治市镇通常拥有自己的法庭和地方治理权。)
burghley rights — 指自治市镇享有的特殊权利,如司法权、市场权等。
“The burghley rights allowed the town to collect taxes independently.”
(自治市镇的权利允许该镇独立征税。)