Inter regalia (Scots law)
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Inter regalia : something that inherently belongs to the sovereign. This may include property, privileges, or prerogatives. The term derives from Latin
inter (among) and regalia (things of the king).
This term is divided into:
The definition was constructed from the sources.
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
inter (among) and regalia (things of the king).
This term is divided into:
- regalia majora (major regalia), which are inseparable from the person of the sovereign.
- regalia minora (minor regalia), which may be conveyed to a subject.
The definition was constructed from the sources.