(law, E&W, historic) A rule in English law that overrode the general rule that the purported sale of stolen goods would not transfer ownership, if the goods were openly sold at a designated market bet
(law, E&W, historic) A rule in English law that overrode the general rule that the purported sale of stolen goods would not transfer ownership, if the goods were openly sold at a designated market between sunrise and sunset.
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A market selling clothing, electronics, etc. rather than fresh meat and produce.