Emerging Law
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) New or developing bodies of legal principles that arise in response to novel situations, technologies, or societal changes before becoming fully established.
Emerging law on data privacy is rapidly evolving as courts address challenges posed by new technologies.
- (n.) Informal or transitional legal norms that guide conduct pending formal legislation or judicial resolution.
Businesses must navigate emerging law concerning artificial intelligence ethics until statutes are enacted.
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Commentary
Emerging law often reflects provisional or evolving legal standards, important for practitioners to monitor due to potential future codification or standardization.
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