The Polish term "szlachta" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as "nobilitas" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility. COUNT 4
QSN1 What term designated the noble class of polish Lithuania common wealth? ANS1 szlachta QSN2 What are two adjectives that best describe the szlachta? ANS2 formalized, hereditary QSN3 Who is referred to as nobilitas? ANS3 hereditary szlachta QSN4 What is the legal status of nobilitas? ANS4 equivalent in legal status of the English nobility