Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soke

Noun

/soʊk/

Definition

A legal term used to describe the right of a lord or landowner to claim certain revenue or profits from land, especially in relation to local jurisdiction.

Examples

The lord’s soke allowed him to collect taxes from the tenants living on his estate.
Under the historical laws of England, soke was significant in determining property rights.
Every village had its own soke, distinguishing local governance from neighboring territories.

Meaning

Soke refers to the right to have control over specific lands and the earnings derived from them, often connected to the exercise of authority in a certain area.