What is DUCHY OF LANCASTER? Definition of DUCHY OF LANCASTER in Black's Law Dictionary – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Those lands which formerly belonged to the dukes of Lancaster, and now belong to the crown in right of the duchy. The duchy is distinct from the county palatine of Lancaster, and includes not only the county, but also much territory at a distance from it, especially the Savoy in London and some land near Westminster. 3 Bl. Comm. 78.
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