(55) all fine lines that have been given to us unjustly, and against the law of the land… shall be entirely remitted [given back] the majority judgment of the twenty-five barons…together with [the] archbishop -magna carta, 1215 why did the authors of the Magna Carta include this text?
The authors of the Magna Carta included this text to ensure that any fines imposed unjustly or against the law of the land would be remitted or given back. This was done to uphold the principles of justice and fairness, and to prevent abuse of power by those in authority. By including this provision, the authors sought to protect the rights of the people and hold those in power accountable for their actions.
