leet, n. [Cf. AS. hl share, lot.].
A portion; a list, esp. a list of candidates for an office. [1913 Webster]
leet, n. [LL. leta. Cf. F. lit de justice a solemn sitting of the king in Parliament, L. lis, litis, a lawsuit, It., Sp., & Pg. lite.].
A court-leet; the district within the jurisdiction of a court-leet; the day on which a court-leet is held.
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" The original intent of the court-leet was to view the frankpledges or freemen within the liberty; hence called the view of frankpledge. Latterly it has fallen into almost entire disuse." Burrill. Warren's Blackstone.
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Leet ale, a feast or merrymaking in time of leet. [Obs.]