Great Law

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Meaning of Great law

The name of an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, passed at Chester immediately after the arrival of William Penn, December 7, 1682. Sergeant, Land Laws Pa. 24, 230.

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What is Great Law, the?

A definition of great law, the is: “The Body of Laws of the Province of Pennsylvania and Territories thereunto belonging, Past at an Assembly held at Chester alias Upland, the 7th day of the tenth month, called ‘December,’ 1682. More details on the Encyclopedia.” This was the first code of laws established in Pennsylvania, and is justly celebrated for the provision in its first chapter for liberty of conscience.[1]

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  1. “Great Law, the” in the White America Dictionary (New York, Los Angeles, London, New Delhy, Hong Kong, 1989)

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