Basic Legal Principles
/ˈbeɪsɪk ˈliːɡəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
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- (n.) Fundamental doctrines and norms forming the foundation of the law.
The judge based her ruling on the basic legal principles of fairness and justice.
- (n.) General rules that guide legal reasoning and decision-making across jurisdictions.
Basic legal principles such as equality before the law are recognized worldwide.
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Commentary
Basic legal principles often underpin specific laws and are invoked in interpreting statutes or resolving legal uncertainties.
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