Sentences with BENEFIT-OF-CLERGY
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"During the medieval period, benefit of clergy granted exemption from certain secular penalties to members of the clergy."
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"In some cases, the benefit of clergy could be claimed by a layman who could prove that he had learned to read."
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"The benefit of clergy was eventually extended to include both Protestant and Catholic clergymen."
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"During the 16th century, the benefit of clergy was expanded to include women who were convicted of certain crimes."
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"The benefit of clergy was a controversial concept in the early American colonies."
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"In England, benefit of clergy was formally abolished in 1827."
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"The benefit of clergy allowed clerics to only be tried in ecclesiastical courts."
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"The benefit of clergy provided a legal loophole for clergy members accused of crimes."
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"The benefit of clergy was often seen as a way to protect the church from secular interference."
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"In some cases, benefit of clergy was used as a means of social control."
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"Criminals could claim the benefit of clergy to avoid harsh punishments such as hanging."
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"During the Middle Ages, the benefit of clergy was only available to ordained priests."
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"In England, the benefit of clergy was initially limited to those who could read."
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"The benefit of clergy was gradually eroded over time as secular authority increased."
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"The benefit of clergy was sometimes seen as an unfair advantage given to members of the clergy."
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"In some cases, benefit of clergy was seen as a way to protect the educated elite."
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"In medieval England, benefit of clergy was a privilege granted to members of the clergy, allowing them to avoid certain criminal prosecutions."
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"The benefit of clergy essentially protected church officials from being tried in secular courts."
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"In 16th century England, benefit of clergy provided a legal defense for individuals who were able to read a passage from the Bible."
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"The benefit of clergy was sometimes seen as giving the clergy special treatment under the law."
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"The concept of benefit of clergy originated from the idea that clergy members were held to a higher standard of morality."
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"During the Middle Ages, benefit of clergy allowed priests and other religious officials to be tried by ecclesiastical courts instead of secular courts."
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"The 12th-century English king, Henry II, restricted the application of benefit of clergy to only those in the tonsure."
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"The benefit of clergy played a significant role in shaping the relationship between the church and the state in medieval Europe."
