Phrases with «magna carta»

"Magna Carta" is a Latin phrase that means "Great Charter." It refers to a document written in 1215 that limited the power of the King of England and established certain rights for the people. It was an important step in the development of individual rights and the rule of law. Full definition

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Sentences with «magna carta»

The prime minister said the change could form part of a «new politics» modernising Britain's constitutional settlement as the country approaches the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in 2015. (channel4.com)
Cornelia Parker has been commissioned by the British Library to respond to the legacy of Magna Carta in the digital era. (themultiplestore.org)
The committee recommends a number of changes, including providing a list of certain bills, such as Magna Carta, the laws joining the nations of England and Scotland, and the more recent Identity Cards Act, which would be exempt from the new powers. (politics.co.uk)
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Phrases with «magna carta»

Sentences with «magna carta»

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