Member State Law
/ˈmɛm.bər steɪt lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law applicable within an individual member country of a supranational organization, such as the European Union.
Disputes concerning the application of environmental directives are often resolved under member state law.
Forms
- member state law
- member states law
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Commentary
Member state law contrasts with supranational law by deriving from a specific country's legal system within a multi-state framework.
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