the great charter

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Definition Proper noun : A specific historical document : "The Great Charter" is the English name for the Magna Carta, the royal charter of political rights granted by King John to rebellious English barons in 1215. It is a foundational document in the constitutional history of England, establishing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law. Usage Examples Proper nou...