[A1625/10/15]¹

Regarding the procuring of offices by bribery

That it be enacted that whosoever has procured office of estate, place in session or any other place or office whatsoever by bribery either of money, land or by securing a part of that which of right belongs to the said office or place, in that case the place or office so purchased shall be forfeited to us and be at our disposition. And whosoever shall acquire office or place in session hereafter by such or the like unlawful means, the same to be likewise forfeited to us.