Salic law
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Stimson (1881)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The earliest barbarian code, in use by a German tribe in the 5th century.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A body of law framed by the Sallan Franks, after their settlement in Gaul under their king Pharamond, about the beginning of the fifth contury. It is the most ancient of the barbarian codes, and is considered one of the most importent compilations of law in use among the feudal nations of Europe. See Lex Salica. In French jurisprudence. The name is frequently applied to that fundamental law of France which excluded females from succession to the crown. Supposed to have been derived from the sixty-second title of the Salic Law, "De Alode." Brande.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
The earliest barbarian code, dating from the fifth century, compiled under Pharamond, King of the Franks.