Assertion: salute | /r/HasAspect | its roots
Facets:
value: in british custom
type: LOCATION
value: in the ancient tradition of warriors
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The 21-gun salute that we know today has its roots in the ancient tradition of warriors demonstrating their peaceful intentions by resting the point of their weapons on the ground.
text: The 21-gun salute has its roots in British custom, when seven guns constituted a recognized naval salute, as most naval vessels had seven guns.