Doctrine of Preemption
/ˈdɒktrɪn əv ˌpriːˈempʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle in constitutional law whereby federal law supersedes conflicting state law.
The court invoked the doctrine of preemption to invalidate the state regulation.
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Commentary
The doctrine of preemption primarily arises from the Supremacy Clause and requires careful statutory interpretation to distinguish between express and implied preemption.
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