EDGAR


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Edgar

And let no one apply to the king in any suit, unless he at home may not be worthy of law, or cannot obtain law.
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This is one of the first attempts to decentralize the system of law and justice. Edgar was very supportive and tolerant of local differences and customs, including in the law.

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This, then, is first what I will: that every man be worthy of folk-right, as well poor as rich; and that righteous dooms be judged to him;
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One of the earliest codes of equality before the law for both rich and poor.

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Edgar is a commonly used English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Eadgar .