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n. (Ethnol.) See Sacs. A cause, prosecution.


 - n. (Old. Eng. Law) The privilege formerly enjoyed by the lord of a manor, of holding courts, trying causes, and imposing fines. The jurisdiction of an ancient court-baron or manor court; the privilege of holding such a court within a manor.


 - n. See Sack. (Biol.) A cavity, bag, or receptacle, usually containing fluid, and either closed, or opening into another cavity to the exterior; a sack.