law French

American  

noun

1. Anglo-French as used in legal proceedings and lawbooks in England from the Norman Conquest to the 17th century, some terms of which are still in use.

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Law French British  

noun

1. a set of Anglo-Norman terms used in English laws and law books

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Etymology

Origin of law French

First recorded in 1635–45

Example Sentences

By law French police are allowed to shoot in five instances following a 2017 change in the law.

From BBC

At last week’s summit, where Jansa and Poland’s prime minister were reportedly the only leaders to back Orban on Hungary’s anti-LGBT law, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a fundamental “East-West divide”.

From Reuters

But on a cultural level, beyond the parameters of the law, French politicians have in recent years begun to interpret state secularism as a means of cracking down on public indications of Islam in society, frequently the Muslim headscarf.

From Washington Post

Macron signs counterterrorism law: French President Emmanuel Macron has signed a sweeping counterterrorism law that replaces a two-year-old state of emergency.

From Washington Post

But unlike Israel’s so-called ‘anti-photoshop’ law, French legislation that takes effect this month imposes fines and jail sentences on those who fail to comply.

From Reuters