salic law

Sal·ic law

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-ik, sey-lik law]
- /ˈsæl ɪk, ˈseɪ lɪk lɔ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-ik, sey-lik law]
- /ˈsæl ɪk, ˈseɪ lɪk lɔ/

Definitions of salic law words

noun salic law 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. 1
noun salic law the alleged fundamental law of the French monarchy by which females were excluded from succession to the crown. 1
noun salic law any law to the same effect. 1
noun salic law the code of laws of the Salic Franks and other Germanic tribes 0
noun salic law a law within this code excluding females from inheritance 0
noun salic law a law excluding women from succession to the throne in certain countries, such as France and Spain 0

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Origin of salic law

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50

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Parts of speech for Salic law

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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salic law popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

salic law usage trend in Literature

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