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the great charter
 

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Noun the great charter has 1 sense
  1. Magna Carta, Magna Charta, The Great Charter - the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215
    --1 is a kind of royal charter

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The Great Charter

Definition:

The Great Charter refers to the Magna Carta, a historical document agreed upon by King John of England in 1215. It is considered a pivotal legal instrument that established basic rights and liberties for English subjects, laying the foundation for constitutional law.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The official name for the Magna Carta.

Example sentences:

  1. King John reluctantly agreed to sign the Great Charter under pressure from his barons.
  2. The Great Charter had a significant impact on the development of democracy and human rights.

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