is used for a court baron by Spelman; by some old ecclesiastical writers, for the nave of a church, and sometimes for a court-yard.

Aula Regia or Regis, a court established by William the Conqueror in his own hall, composed of the king's great officers of state, who resided in his palace, and were usually attendant on his person. This court was regulated by the article which forms the eleventh chapter of Magna Charta, and established in Westminster-hall, where it hath ever since continued. See King's Bench.