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Wales glossary

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Quakers

A religious sect founded in the seventeenth century characterised by a unique form of service of worship which took no set form. Also known as the Society of Friends. One of the most persecuted of sects because they refused to defer to their 'social superiors'.

Quarter Sessions

Courts which tried less important cases than Courts of Great Sessions. Held every three months.

Quinzaine

Fifteen days after or before.

Quitclaim

A disclaimer of all legal rights and interests.

Quorum

Originally, certain especially well-qualified justices of the peace whose presence was necessary at a meeting of the quarter sessions, etc. By the eighteenth century all justices were named of the quorum.