Salic law

English

Etymology

Calque of Medieval Latin Lex Salica.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈseɪlɪk lɒ/

Noun

Salic law (plural Salic laws)

1. (historical) The code of laws of the Salian Franks, particularly the one excluding women from inheritance.
2. A law or rule that excludes women from the line of succession to a throne or other public office.