Law French
Law French (Middle English: Lawe Frensch) is an archaic language originally based on Anglo-Norman, but increasingly influenced by Parisian French and, later, English. It was used in the law courts of England, since the 13th century.[2] Its use continued for several centuries in the courts of England and Wales and Ireland. Although Law French as a narrative legal language is obsolete, many individual Law French terms continue to be used by lawyers and judges in common law jurisdictions.
This article is about the dialect of French used in the courts of England. For laws of the French, see Law of France. For law descended from France, see Civil code. For dialect once used in Jersey, see Jersey Legal French.Law French
Great Britain and Ireland
Used in English law from c. 13th century until c. 18th century
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