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Webster 1913 Edition


Salic

Sal′ic

(săl′ĭk)
,
Adj.
[F.
salique
, fr. the
Salian
Franks, who, in the fifth century, formed a body of laws called in Latin
leges Salicae
.]
Of or pertaining to the Salian Franks, or to the Salic law so called.
[Also
salique
.]
Salic law
.
(a)
A code of laws formed by the Salian Franks in the fifth century. By one provision of this code women were excluded from the inheritance of landed property.
(b)
Specifically, in modern times, a law supposed to be a special application of the above-mentioned provision, in accordance with which males alone can inherit the throne. This law has obtained in France, and at times in other countries of Europe, as Spain.

Webster 1828 Edition


Salic

SAL'IC

,
Adj.
[The origin of this word is not ascertained.]
The Salic law of France is a fundamental law, by virtue of which males only can inherit the throne.

Definition 2024


Salic

Salic

English

Adjective

Salic (not comparable)

  1. Salian.

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