"Panini's law" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after the ancient Sanskrit grammarian Pāṇini. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Panini's law
  1. (linguistics) One of the basic principles describing the position of words and phrases in a sentence, stating that a shorter phrase will precede a longer phrase where possible. Wikipedia link: Panini's Law, Pāṇini Categories (topical): Linguistics

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