lit de justice
American-
the sofa upon which the king of France sat when holding formal sessions of the parliament.
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the session itself.
Etymology
Origin of lit de justice
Literally, “bed of justice”
Example Sentences
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The Regent summoned a lit de justice, and annulled the decree.
From Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 by Mackay, Charles
Louis XVI. then decided, on the 23rd, to make known his policy in a royal lit de justice.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various
We had the account yesterday of the lit de justice, which was held at Versailles the day after the King had besieged his Parliament at Paris.
From Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
A lit de justice was necessary to provide for the requirements of the government.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Rossiter
The King has called them to Versailles to-morrow, where he will hold a lit de justice, and compel them to register the tax.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas
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