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Which language's vocabulary is the primary source of 'legal' and 'culinary' terms in English?

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French

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, French became the language of the ruling class in England. This led to words like 'justice,' 'beef,' and 'poultry' entering the English lexicon.

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