Beating the bounds
= Beating the bounds
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"Beating the bounds" is a traditional custom in some parts of England, particularly in rural communities, where residents participate in a ritual to reaffirm the boundaries of a parish or a piece of land. This usually involves a formal procession, often led by local officials or community members, who walk around the boundary line, marking it and reciting prayers or other formal declarations.