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Positive law

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003801

Law that has been formally enacted or adopted by a recognized governmental authority, such as a legislature, court, or administrative agency. It consists of statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents that are binding within a specific jurisdiction. This contrasts with natural law, which is believed to derive from universal moral principles.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003801
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003801",
  "term": "Positive law",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Law that has been formally enacted or adopted by a recognized governmental authority, such as a legislature, court, or administrative agency. It consists of statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents that are binding within a specific jurisdiction. This contrasts with natural law, which is believed to derive from universal moral principles.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/positive-law/"
}

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