Legal Definitions - custodes libertatis angliae auctoritate parliamenti

custodes libertatis angliae auctoritate parliamenti

During a specific time period in English history, between the execution of Charles I in January 1649 and the proclamation of Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector in December 1653, all writs and judicial processes were issued under the authority of Parliament. This period was known as custodes libertatis angliae auctoritate parliamenti, which means "Guardians of the liberty of England by the authority of Parliament."

During the time of custodes libertatis angliae auctoritate parliamenti, all legal documents and court proceedings were required to bear this title. For example, if someone was being sued in court during this time, the legal documents would have this title at the top to show that the court was operating under the authority of Parliament.