First, That all jurisdictions which furnish more matter of expense, more temptation to oppression, or more means and instruments of corrupt influence, than advantage to justice or political administration, ought to be abolished.
Burke argues for the abolition of jurisdictions that create more costs and temptations for corruption than they provide benefits to justice.
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