During the reign of Henry II, judges were appointed to go through the land and hear cases that had previously been under the jurisdiction of local courts. What were these referred to as?

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These judges were referred to as circuit judges because they traveled on a circuit, or route, through different regions to hear cases, bringing the king's justice to various parts of England. This system helped establish a more uniform legal system across the country.

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