Pragmatic Sanction (Noun)
Meaning
An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 issued by Emperor Charles VI ensured the succession of his daughter Maria Theresa to the Habsburg throne.
- In 1438, the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges restricted the power of the Pope and strengthened the French monarchy.
- The Pragmatic Sanction of 1549 was a significant imperial decree that established the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands as a unified entity under the Habsburgs.
- A pragmatic sanction can be an effective tool for a ruler to consolidate power and establish a lasting legacy.
- The Pragmatic Sanction of 1269, issued by King James I of Aragon, helped to strengthen the monarch's authority and centralize power in the kingdom.