Legal Definitions - soit

Definition: Soit (pronounced "swah") is a Law French term that means "be" or "let it be." It was commonly used in English-law phrases, particularly to indicate the will of the sovereign in a formal communication with Parliament.

• "Soit fait comme il est désiré" - Let it be done as desired.
• "Soit baille aux Communes" - Let it be given to the Commons.

These examples illustrate how the term "soit" was used in formal legal language to indicate that something should be done or given as requested. It was often used in communications between the sovereign and Parliament to express the will of the monarch.