fundamental law

fundamental law
index constitution, principle (axiom)

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


fundamental law
some provision upon which the rest or a part of the legal system is based and which accordingly either cannot be changed or can be changed only by following special provisions. An example is the constitution of the USA.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.


fundamental law
The constitution of a state or nation; the basic law and principles contained in federal and state constitutions that direct and regulate the manner in which government is exercised.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


fundamental law
The constitution of a state or nation; the basic law and principles contained in federal and state constitutions that direct and regulate the manner in which government is exercised.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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