Court baron, a term mainly used in England, refers to a manorial court composed of freeholders or copyholders of the lord of the manor. The functions of this court included the enforcement of local customs, administration of the lord's authority over his tenants, and transferring land ownership from one tenant to another. Synonyms for court-baron include manorial court, copyhold court, and customary court. The court's importance diminished with time, and it became redundant with the adoption of modern land registration methods. However, its historical significance cannot be overstated, and it remains an important part of English legal history.