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The Magna Carta is widely known to be one of the foundational documents for our Constitution. I can only imagine that a mention of that in a court decision would be forbidden by our friends on the right.
John Conyers

Meaning of "Magna Carta" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAGNA CARTA

Medieval Latin: great charter.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGNA CARTA

Magna Carta  [ˈmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGNA CARTA

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Magna Carta is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MAGNA CARTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Magna Carta

Magna Carta

Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, is an Angevin charter originally issued in Latin. It was sealed under oath by King John at Runnymede, on the bank of the River Thames near Windsor, England, on 15 June 1215. Magna Carta was the first document imposed upon a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. The charter is widely known throughout the English speaking world as an important part of the protracted historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law in England and beyond. The 1215 charter required King John to proclaim certain liberties and accept that his will was not arbitrary—for example by explicitly accepting that no "freeman" could be punished except through the law of the land, a right that still exists under English law today. The Witan, Witenagemot or Council of the Anglo-Saxon kings of the 7th to 11th centuries was held from time to time at Runnymede during the reign of Alfred the Great. The Council met usually in the open air.

Definition of Magna Carta in the English dictionary

The definition of Magna Carta in the dictionary is the charter granted by King John at Runnymede in 1215, recognizing the rights and privileges of the barons, church, and freemen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAGNA CARTA


carta
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Carter
ˈkɑːtə
charta
ˈkɑːtə
charter
ˈtʃɑːtə
Djakarta
dʒəˈkɑːtə
emboscata
ˌembɒˈskɑːtə
Inkatha
ɪnˈkɑːtə
Jakarta
dʒəˈkɑːtə
karter
ˈkɑːtə
Kolkata
ˈkolkɑːtə
piccata
pɪˈkɑːtə
Rakata
rəˈkɑːtə
rata
ˈrɑːtə
Soerakarta
ˌsʊərəˈkɑːtə
sonata
səˈnɑːtə
starter
ˈstɑːtə
strata
ˈstrɑːtə
Surakarta
ˌsʊərəˈkɑːtə
toccata
təˈkɑːtə
yukata
jʊˈkɑːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGNA CARTA

Maglemosean
Maglemosian
maglev
magma
magma chamber
magmata
magmatic
magmatic stoping
magmatism
Magna Charta
magna cum laude
Magna Graecia

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGNA CARTA

aligarta
alligarta
Djokjakarta
jarta
Jogjakarta
Jokjakarta
Magna Charta
Neturei Karta
Santa Marta
Warta
Yogyakarta

Synonyms and antonyms of Magna Carta in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Magna Carta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGNA CARTA

Find out the translation of Magna Carta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Magna Carta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Magna Carta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大宪章
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Carta Magna
570 millions of speakers

English

Magna Carta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैग्ना कार्टा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ماجنا كارتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Великая хартия вольностей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Magna Carta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ম্যাগনা কার্টা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Magna Carta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Magna Carta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Magna Carta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マグナカルタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마그나 카르타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Magna Carta
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Magna Carta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மக்னா கார்டா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅग्ना कार्टा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Magna Carta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Magna Carta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Magna Carta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Велика хартія вольностей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Magna Carta
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Magna Carta
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Magna Carta
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Magna Charta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Magna Carta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Magna Carta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNA CARTA»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNA CARTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Magna Carta

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QUOTES WITH «MAGNA CARTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Magna Carta.
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John Conyers
The Magna Carta is widely known to be one of the foundational documents for our Constitution. I can only imagine that a mention of that in a court decision would be forbidden by our friends on the right.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGNA CARTA»

Discover the use of Magna Carta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Magna Carta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Magna Carta
This is a fully revised and extended edition of Sir James Holt's classic study of Magna Carta, the Great Charter, which sets the events of 1215 and the Charter itself in the context of the law, politics and administration of England and ...
James Clarke Holt, 1992
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1215: The Year of Magna Carta
Whether describing matters of state or domestic life, this is a treasure house of a book, rich in detail and full of enthralling insights into the medieval world.
Danny Danziger, John Gillingham, 2011
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The Magna Carta Manifesto: Liberties and Commons for All
This book demonstrates how these ancient rights are repeatedly laid aside when the greed of privatization and the lust for power.
Peter Linebaugh, 2008
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Magna Carta: Text and Commentary
A classic classroom reference since its 1964 publication, this indispensable volume offers the full text of Magna Carta in English, as well as a chapter-by-chapter discussion of its history and provisions.
A. E. Dick Howard, 1998
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Magna Carta
Magna Carta is the medieval touchstone charter of western liberties, brought about by contention among the English crown, nobility, church, and towns.
Katherine Fischer Drew, 2004
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Magna Carta: Through the Ages
This new history is the first to tell the story of Magna Carta ¿through the ages¿.
Ralph V. Turner, 2003
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Magna Carta: A Very Short Introduction
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Nicholas Vincent, 2012
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Magna Carta and the England of King John
New interpretations of the effect of Magna Carta and other aspects of the reign of King John.
Janet Senderowitz Loengard, 2010
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From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta: England 1066–1215
Using a combination of original sources and sharp analysis, this book is sheds new light on a crucial period in England's development.
Christopher Daniell, 2013
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Magna Carta: Manuscripts and Myths
This book explores the context in which Magna Carta was issued to discover what it really meant to its creators and how it came to be an iconic historical document.
Claire Breay, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGNA CARTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Magna Carta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mock trial to mark 800th anniversary of Magna Carta - Telegraph
A mock trial of barons and bishops will be held in the Palace of Westminster to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. TV presenter ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Alex Hutton Trio: Magna Carta Suite review – happy hybrid
Alex Hutton Trio: Magna Carta Suite review – happy hybrid. 4 / 5 stars. (F-ire). 'Attention to tone and texture': Alex Hutton. Dave Gelly. Sunday ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Lincoln students take part in #onefreeminute Magna Carta project
Sixth formers are recording videos of up to a minute for a chance to win a VIP Magna Carta experience. From left, Lincoln UTC pupils Charlie ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Cliffe could be the birthplace of the Magna Carta
Mr Wright, who will leave the parish he has served for 22 years at the end of the month, will give a talk on Magna Carta at the Cliffe Village Fair ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
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Magna Carta 800 years on: faded lustre and family law
The vigour of many of Magna Carta's 63 clauses has been lost to the passage of time: gone is the requirement that 'heirs … may not [be given ... «Family Law, Jul 15»
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Artists to build giant Magna Carta sand sculpture in Lincoln
A duo of renowned artists are heading to the city to build a giant Magna Carta-themed sand sculpture at Lincoln Castle this summer. «The Lincolnite, Jul 15»
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HMRC debt recovery powers to raid bank accounts ride roughshod …
On the eight hundredth anniversary of Magna Carta, politicians have ... Magna Carta espoused the Crown being subject to the same law as ... «City A.M., Jul 15»
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New Lincoln Magna Carta festival to include family friendly …
Organisers of a new Lincoln Magna Carta festival have announced a range of family friendly events for residents of Lincoln and further afield to ... «The Lincolnite, Jul 15»
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St James' Church in Trowbridge holding flower display celebration …
A MAGNA Carta flower display will be opened to the public at St James' Church in Trowbridge from Monday, with a special floral tribute to Baron Henry de ... «The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, Jul 15»
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Modern interpretations of the Magna Carta
UK — Almost three quarters (72%) of the general public think that the values outlined in the Magna Carta are not understood in the UK, ... «Research Magazine, Jul 15»

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