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Medieval Latin became the official language used in documents | Medieval Latin became the official language used in documents in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066. Some informal documents were written in English from as early as the 15th century, and some older documents may also be in Norman French. | ||
Some informal documents were written in English from as early as the 15th century. | |||
During the Protectorate, by a statute of 22 November 1650, English replaced Latin. | During the Protectorate, by a statute of 22 November 1650, English replaced Latin. | ||