Divine Providence
/dɪˈvaɪn prəˈvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The theological doctrine that a supreme being governs and directs the affairs of the world, often invoked in legal contexts concerning fate, moral law, or justifications for laws.
The judge referenced divine providence when discussing the moral foundations of the statute.
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- divine providence
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Commentary
Used mainly in constitutional and moral law to describe the belief that law or fate is guided by a higher power, sometimes influencing interpretations of legal responsibility or intent.
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