History GCSE

Fines

What Fines means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Fines

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Payments made to the king for feudal privileges, inheritances, or to regain his favour, increased arbitrarily to extract maximum wealth from the nobility.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B2: Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16 - 2 Worsening relations with the barons (study guide)

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Option B2: Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16 - 2 Worsening relations with the barons (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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