Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1572 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Acte for the continuacion explanacion perfiting and enlardging of divers Estatutes. |
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| Citation | 14 Eliz. 1. c. 11 |
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| Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998 |
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Status: Repealed
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1572 was an important law made by the Parliament of England a long time ago. It was known officially as 14 Eliz. 1. c. 11. This law dealt with rules about church property.
What Was This Act About?
This Act was created in 1572. It focused on "ecclesiastical leases." The word "ecclesiastical" means anything related to the Christian Church. A "lease" is like a rental agreement. So, this law set rules for how churches could rent out their land or buildings.
The Parliament of England was the group of people who made laws for England back then. They created many rules to help manage the country. This Act was one of those rules.
Why Was This Act Important?
Laws like the Ecclesiastical Leases Act helped to organize how land and property were used. They made sure that agreements were fair and clear. This was especially important for church properties, which often included large areas of land.
The Act Today
This old law is no longer in effect. It was officially cancelled, or "repealed," by a newer law called the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998. When a law is repealed, it means it is taken off the books and is no longer valid. This often happens when old laws are replaced by new ones or are no longer needed.
