Magna Charta : The great Charter, so called, obtained by the English barons from King John, A. D. 1215. This name is also given to the charter granted to the people of England in the ninth year of Henry III., and confirmed by Edward I.

Magna Charta : Hence, a fundamental constitution which guaranties rights and privileges.

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Magna Carta, Charter, Parliament, Clause, king, power, liberties, the Commons, Statute Law, law, barons, Ireland, constitution, Statute Law Revision Act 1863, Great Charter, heir, John, Charter of Liberties.

Defination from the web:
Magna Carta required King John of England to proclaim certain rights (pertaining to freemen), respect certain legal procedures, and accept that ... Magna Carta was arguably the most significant early influence on the extensive ... The Pope and Magna Charta by Cardinal Manning ...