village rules (Edo period); village law
Historical term referring to the self-governing regulations established by villages during the Edo period.
The village rules of the Edo period recorded the management of irrigation canals and the arrangements for the annual tribute.
Full kanji spelling for the historical term.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; less common but attested.
Compound of 村 (mura, 'village') and 極め (kime, 'decision, rule'), referring to rules decided by the village community.