Salic Definition & Meaning

Origin of Salic

French salique from Medieval Latin Salicus from Late Latin Saliī the Salian Franks

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
s(ilica) al(umina) –ic

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

They present somewhat similar features with the Salic law, but often differ from it in the date of compilation, the amount of fines, the number and nature of the crimes, the number, rank, duties and titles of the officers, &c. 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.
The Salic Law has come down to us in numerous MSS.
Opinions differ as to the true import of these glosses; some scholars hold that the Salic Law was originally written in the Frankish vernacular, and that these words are remnants of the ancient text, while others regard them as legal formulae such as would be used either by a plaintiff in introducing a suit, or by the judge to denote the exact composition to be pronounced.
It is possible that chapter i., De mannire, was taken from a Merovingian capitulary and afterwards placed at the beginning of the Salic Law.
The Salic Law is a collection of ancient customs put into writing by order of the prince.

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