magna carta

Magna Carta, also known as Magna Carta Libertatum (the Great Charter of Freedoms), is a historic legal document originally sealed by King John of England on June 15, 1215. It was created as a peace agreement between the king and rebellious barons who opposed his excessive taxation and arbitrary rule. Magna Carta limited the powers of the monarchy by establishing that the king was subject to the law, and it asserted specific rights for individuals, particularly the barons and free men. It also included protections for the church and various feudal rights. Magna Carta is considered a foundational document in the development of constitutional law, justice, and human rights, influencing legal systems worldwide. Two of its key clauses still remain part of English law today. The document has been reissued and modified several times and remains a symbol of justice and freedom.