High steward (civic)

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title: High steward (civic)
text: High steward is an honorary title bestowed by the councils or charter trustees of certain towns and cities in England. Originally a judicial office with considerable local powers, by the 17th century it had declined to a largely ceremonial role. The title is usually awarded for life, and in some cases has become associated with a particular peerage title. As of 2007 twenty-four communities have the right to confer the status of high steward, although the office is in abeyance in a number of thes
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date created: 2010-08-28T20:51:26Z
date modified: 2024-09-02T03:07:38Z
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