law of the land

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law of the land - a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law); today it refers to fundamental principles of justice commensurate with due process; "the United States Constitution declares itself to be `the supreme law of the land'"law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

Law of the Land

Related to Law of the Land: Supreme Law of the Land

Law of the Land

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

The law of the land, embodied in the U.S. Constitution as Due Process of Law, includes all legal and equitable rules defining Human Rights and duties and providing for their protection and enforcement, both between the state and its citizens and between citizens.

law of the land

n. a slang term for existing laws.

law of the land

Related to law of the land: Supreme Law of the Land

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Words related to law of the land

noun a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law)

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law
jurisprudence

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