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What does the root word -droit- mean?

The root word -droit- comes from the Old French word "droit", which means "right" or "law". It often appears in legal and political terms.

Here are some examples of words containing "-droit-":

* Adroit: Skillful, adept (meaning "to the right")

* A droit: Straight, directly (meaning "to the right")

* Droit: Law, right, justice (meaning "right")

* Droit de seigneur: The right of the lord (meaning "right of the lord")

* Extraterritoriality: Exemption from the jurisdiction of the local law (meaning "outside the territory's right")

So, whenever you encounter "-droit-" in a word, it usually relates to rights, law, or legal matters.

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