Legal Regime

/ˈliːɡəl rɪˌʒiːm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A system or set of legal rules and principles governing a particular area or domain.
    The country adopted a new legal regime to regulate data privacy.
  2. (n.) The framework of laws and regulations implemented to control or guide specific activities or entities.
    International law established a legal regime for the use of territorial waters.

Forms

  • legal regimes

Commentary

The term often appears in contexts describing overarching frameworks of laws in specific fields; clarity in scope is crucial in drafting.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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