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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Droit \Droit\ (droit), n. [F. See Direct.]
   A right; law in its aspect of the foundation of rights; also,
   in old law, the writ of right. -- Abbott.
   [1913 Webster]

   Droit d'aubaine. See under Aubaine.

   Droits of the Admiralty (Eng. Law), rights or perquisites
      of the Admiralty, arising from seizure of an enemy's ships
      in port on the breaking out of war, or those coming into
      port in ignorance of hostilities existing, or from such
      ships as are taken by noncommissioned captors; also, the
      proceeds of wrecks, and derelict property at sea. The
      droits of admiralty are now paid into the Exchequer for
      the public benefit.
      [1913 Webster]

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