Salic law

/ˈseɪlɪk lɒ/

noun

The code of laws of the Salian Franks, particularly the one excluding women from inheritance.

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Meanings

nounSalic law (plural Salic laws)

plural Salic laws

  1. historicalThe code of laws of the Salian Franks, particularly the one excluding women from inheritance.
  2. A law or rule that excludes women from the line of succession to a throne or other public office.

Origin

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  2. EnglishSalic law

Calque of Medieval Latin Lex Salica.

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