commission of the peace

English law
: a commission under the great seal constituting one or more persons justices of the peace

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“Commission of the peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commission%20of%20the%20peace. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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