salic law

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A legal code of the Salian Franks: "Salic law" refers specifically to the written legal code of the Salian Franks, a Germanic people, compiled in the early 6th century.
    • A principle of royal succession: By extension, "Salic law" commonly denotes the principle, derived from this code, that prohibits females from inheriting a throne or other hereditary titles.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Historians study the Salic law to understand early medieval Frankish society.
    • The French monarchy adhered to the Salic law, which barred women from the succession.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Salic law of succession": This phrase explicitly refers to the application of the principle to royal or noble inheritance.
    • The dispute over the throne was settled by invoking the Salic law of succession.
Variants and Related Words
  • Salic (adj): Pertaining to the Salian Franks or their laws.
    • The Salic tradition influenced many European legal systems.
Synonyms
  • Frankish law: The legal code of the Franks.
  • Male-preference primogeniture: A similar, though not identical, system of inheritance that prioritizes male heirs.
Related Phrases
  • To be subject to Salic law: To be governed by this rule of succession.
    • Several historic European kingdoms were subject to Salic law.
Related Idioms
  • "A Salic law provision": Often used metaphorically in modern contexts to describe any formal rule that excludes women from a position or right.
    • The old club's charter contained a Salic law provision, preventing women from becoming full members.
Noun
  1. the code of laws of the Salian Franks and other German tribes

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