magna charta
Speech parts
1. magna charta - Noun
3. Magna charta - Proper noun
Meaning
The great Charter, so called, obtained by the English barons from King John, A. D. 1215. This name is also given to the charter granted to the people of England in the ninth year of Henry III., and confirmed by Edward I.
Hence, a fundamental constitution which guaranties rights and privileges.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
Examples
Magna Charta is the recommended spelling in German-language literature.