Magna Charta

Variant of Magna Carta

or Magna Charta

the great charter that King John of England was forced by the English barons to grant at Runnymede, June 15, 1215, traditionally interpreted as guaranteeing certain civil and political liberties

Origin: ML, lit., great charter

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