In the Holy Roman Empire, a Gerichtslinde (German: [ɡəˈʁɪçtsˌlɪndə], "court linden"; plural -linden) was a linden tree where assemblies and judicial courts were held. Rooted in Germanic tribal law, the custom has left traces through the Germanic language-speaking areas.
In the Holy Roman Empire, a Gerichtslinde (German: [ɡəˈʁɪçtsˌlɪndə], "court linden"; plural -linden) was a linden tree where assemblies and judicial courts were held. Rooted in Germanic tribal law, the custom has left traces through the Germanic language-speaking areas.
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