Meaning of droit in English:
droit
See synonyms for droit on Thesaurus.comnoun
historical LawA right or due.
- ‘But the paradox that I'd like to submit for discussion is the following: it is this deconstructible structure of law, or if you prefer of justice as droit, that also insures the possibility of deconstruction.’
entitlement, prerogative, privilege, advantage, due, birthright, liberty, authority, authorization, power, licence, permission, dispensation, leave, consent, warrant, charter, franchise, sanction, exemption, immunity, indemnity
Origin
Late Middle English from Old French, based on Latin directus ‘straight, right, direct’.
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