Legal Hierarchy
/ˈliːɡəl ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
Definitions
- (n.) The structured ranking of norms, laws, or authorities determining their relative validity and enforceability within a legal system.
The legal hierarchy places constitutional law above statutory law in importance.
Forms
- legal hierarchies
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Commentary
Legal hierarchy is fundamental to understanding the interplay of laws at different levels and helps in resolving conflicts between legal norms.
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