Institutional Law
/ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl lɔː/
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- (n.) The branch of law that governs the structure, powers, and functioning of political and governmental institutions.
Institutional law defines the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
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Commentary
Institutional law focuses on the legal organization of government bodies, distinct from substantive or procedural law.
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