Passe
/pæsˈeɪ/
Definitions
- (adj.) No longer valid or effective; obsolete under the law.
The court held that the statute was passe and could not be enforced.
Forms
- passé
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Commentary
Often used to describe laws or legal principles that have become outdated due to changes in law or society.
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