pragmatic sanction
pragmatic sanction · pragmatic sanctions
A sovereign's solemn decree on a matter of primary importance, having the force of lawA sovereign's solemn decree on a matter of primary importance, having the force of law.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A sovereign's solemn decree on a matter of primary importance, having the force of law.
More definitions
- an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
Forms
plural: pragmatic sanctions| Singular | pragmatic sanction |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land:pragmatic