corn law en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK, historical) One of the tariffs and protectionist regulations on imported grain and other foodstuffs enforced in the United Kingdom from 1815 until their abolition in 1846.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cornlaw | alternative | lexicographic | |
| corn laws | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| corn-law | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Corn Law | alternative | lexicographic |