Primary Law
/ˈpraɪmɛri lɔː/
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- (n.) Fundamental legal rules and principles that form the foundation of a legal system, including constitutions, statutes, and treaties.
The court must interpret primary law before considering any secondary regulations.
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Primary law refers to the authoritative and binding legal sources, distinct from secondary law such as regulations or guidelines that interpret or implement primary legislation.
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