law of the land

law of the land: law of the land

1: the established law of a nation or region

2: due process

law of the land: n.
The established law of a society, especially the principles of due process and other rights too fundamental to be abolished by government; in the United States, the Constitution and laws made by its authority.

law of the land: The body of rules, regulations, and laws that govern a country or jurisdiction. The United States Constitution declares itself "the supreme law of the land."

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law of the land: n. Colloquial The laws effective in a particular nation.

law of the land: The designation of general public laws that are equally binding on all members of the community.

law of the land: The designation of general public laws that are equally binding on all members of the community.

law of the land: n.

a slang term for existing laws.

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