Law of the land
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002945
A constitutional principle referring to the fundamental legal rights and procedures that apply to all citizens and are considered supreme within a jurisdiction. It signifies that no person is above the law and that governmental actions must conform to established legal norms. This concept is often associated with due process and equal protection under the law.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002945 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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