dʁwa

Definitions

1. noun

A law or a principle based on natural law or reason

“The concept of droit du seigneur was abolished centuries ago.”

2. noun

A right or privilege, especially a feudal right

“The lord claimed his droit to the land as a feudal lord.”

3. noun

A French law or code of justice

“The French Civil Code is an example of droit.”

4. adjective

Relating to or based on natural law or reason

“The philosopher argued for a droit approach to ethics.”

5. verb

To assert or claim a right or privilege

“The king droit to the throne after his father’s death.”