few branching off to remain the king's council. By the fourteenth century the term curia regis was no longer used. However, it was a predecessor to later sovereign assemblies: the Parlement, which was a judiciary body, the Chamber of Accounts, which was a financial body, and the King's Council. Poland The in early medieval times was composed exclusively by King's will. Over time, in addition to King's appointments, certain higher dignitaries were assumed to belong to the Council owing to their functions. The following dignitaries were permanent members of the Council in the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland: Certain ecclesiastical dignitaries By the end of the 15th century the Royal Council was transformed into the Senate of Poland. See also Court of King's Bench (England) References Bibliography Further reading 11th century in politics 12th century in politics 13th century in politics Latin political words and phrases 1060s establishments in England Royal and noble courts Political history of medieval England