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单词 higher law
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higher law in American English

noun
an ethical or religious principle considered as taking precedence over the laws of society, and to which one may appeal in order to justify disobedience to a constitution or enacted law with which it conflicts
Word origin
[1835–45, Amer.]

Examples of 'higher law' in a sentence
higher law

Some higher law kicks in too.No law it passes, however silly, can be invalidated by reference to some higher law.
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