soke

[ sohk ]

noun

, Early English Law.

1. the privilege of holding court, usually connected with the feudal rights of lordship.
2. a district over which local jurisdiction was exercised.

soke

/ səʊk /

noun

1. the right to hold a local court
2. the territory under the jurisdiction of a particular court

Word History and Origins

Origin of soke¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-Latin soca < Old English sōcn attack, right of prosecution, jurisdiction ( soken ); akin to sake ¹, seek

Word History and Origins

Origin of soke¹

C14: from Medieval Latin sōca, from Old English sōcn a seeking; see seek

Example Sentences

Robertson had about 20 firearms, according to a neighbor, and was armed at the time of the shooting, according to two law enforcement sources who soke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of an ongoing investigation.

From Washington Times

Robertson had about 20 firearms, according to a neighbor, and was armed at the time of the shooting, according to two law enforcement sources who soke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of an ongoing investigation.

From Seattle Times

He was being marched around a golden, plant-filled room by his longtime sensei, Soke Haisan Kaleak.

From New York Times

Calling themselves the “Soro Soke” or “speak up” generation in the Yoruba language widely spoken in Lagos, the nation’s largest city, the protesters have insisted that a notorious police unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, be disbanded, and its most brutal officers prosecuted.

From New York Times

A giant electronic billboard displayed slogans such as “Soro Soke”, a Yoruba phrase meaning “Speak Up”.

From Reuters