Court of Legislature (Iceland)

The Court of Legislature (Icelandic: Lögrétta [ˈlœɣˌrjɛhta], Old Norse: Lǫgrétta [ˈlɒɣˌreːtːa] "law-right") was a legislature and high court established in Iceland in the year 930 during the period of the Icelandic Commonwealth.

It was an institution of Althing, the nation's legislative and judicial authority.

When the Commonwealth came to an end and Icelanders submitted to the authority of the Norwegian king in 1262 the Court of Legislature regained its judicial functions, as the Fifth Court and quarter courts were abolished, and retained some legislative authority.

Towards the end of the 14th century, royal succession brought both Norway and Iceland under the control of the Danish monarchy.

With the introduction of absolute monarchy in Denmark-Norway, the Icelanders relinquished their autonomy to the crown, including the right to initiate and consent to legislation.