Salic law

American  

noun

1. a code of laws of the Salian Franks and other Germanic tribes, especially a provision in this code excluding females from the inheritance of land.

2. the alleged fundamental law of the French monarchy by which females were excluded from succession to the crown.

3. any law to the same effect.

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Salic law British  

noun

1. 1. the code of laws of the Salic Franks and other Germanic tribes

   2. a law within this code excluding females from inheritance

2. a law excluding women from succession to the throne in certain countries, such as France and Spain

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Etymology

Origin of Salic law

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

But Hanover, unlike Britain, observed the Salic law, which barred female heirs.

From Economist

The monetary system of the Salic law was taken from the Romans.

From Project Gutenberg

Through her influence he abrogated the Salic law, which excluded females from the throne, and which had been forced upon Spain by the European powers in the Treaty of Utrecht, in 1713.

From Project Gutenberg

For the Salic law and other Frankish laws, see Salic Law, and for the edict of Theodoric I., which was applicable to the Ostrogoths and Romans, see Roman Law.

From Project Gutenberg

VII., overlooking the right of his brother Don Carlos, had, by abolishing the Salic law, secured the throne to Isabella, his own and Maria Christina's daughter.

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